The Earth is already experiencing the effects of global warming from "summary" of The Uninhabitable Earth by David Wallace-Wells
The signs are all around us, unmistakable and undeniable. The Earth is already feeling the impact of global warming. From the scorching heatwaves that bake our cities to the devastating wildfires that ravage our forests, the effects of climate change are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Rising sea levels are swallowing coastlines, displacing communities, and threatening to drown entire islands. Extreme weather events, once considered rare occurrences, are now becoming more frequent and more severe. Hurricanes, floods, and droughts are wreaking havoc on both human civilization and natural ecosystems. The delicate balance of life on our planet is being disrupted in ways we never could have imagined. Species are disappearing at an alarming rate, unable to adapt quickly enough to the changing climate. Coral reefs, the vibrant underwater cities that support a quarter of all marine life, are bleaching and dying at an alarming pace. The consequences of global warming are not just a distant threat looming on the horizon. They are here with us today, shaping our world in ways that are both profound and irreversible. The time for action is now, before it is too late. We must come together as a global community to confront the reality of climate change and to work towards a sustainable future for all life on Earth.
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