Temperature increases from climate change are generally estimated at 1.4-5.8°C by 2100 if further action is not taken. The EU intends to limit its greenhouse gases on par with a global rise of 2°C in 2020, but some studies indicate this still might not avoid catastrophe. Atmospheric Greenhouse Gases (GHG), most notably CO 2 , methane, and NO 2 , are the most threatening and avoidable agents of climate change. In 2008, CO 2 levels hit 336 ppm, the highest in at least 650,000 - and possibly 20 million - years. Ocean Life and Acidity will result from the increased CO 2 emissions, threatening all hubs of marine biodiversity. Ocean warming is adverse to growth of sea algae, the source of half of all photosynthesised oxygen and the basis of the marine food chain. Biodiversity Loss has already been seen. Climate change increases the risk of extinction for about 20-30% of all species and puts immense stress on ecological systems, particularly threatening those in tropical forest, alpine, and Arctic regions. Understanding Climate Change and Responding to Ecological Challenges Greater Climate Extremes through drought, floods, and extreme weather will affect global circulations of air and water. The result will be crippling to farmland, habitable land and water infrastructure, while increasing the spread of deadly diseases. Sources: NASA, UNFCCC, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; J. Houghton, Global Warming: Complete Briefing; C. Gauthier, Oil, Water and Climate; Kump, Kasting, Crane, The Earth System; J. Lovelock, The Vanishing Face of Gaia; The Royal Society of London Future Generations are at stake. The needs of the present generation must not compromise the needs of future ones. Agricultural, economic, energy, and social practices that maximise energy efficiency, and organic replacement rates are therefore a priority. Managing the Cost of this climate change is crucial. It is estimated that the cost of keeping global warming below 2°C and reducing GHG emissions by 70% by 2020, could be as little as €530 billion, or 1% of the global GDP. Action shall be taken swiftly. The UN Copenhagen Conference has failed to decide on a post-2012 framework for climate change. Alas, the 25%-40% reduction in GHGs from 1990 levels by 2020 as urged by the scientific community is still far from being met. 16 17
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