A new report released this week by the IPCC on Climate Change looks at the causes, impacts and so-lutions to climate change. It shows clearly how a warmer world is affecting all living things on Earth. Here are five things we learnt from it.
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Climate related impacts are hitting the world at the high end of what scientists once expected and much more quickly than previously assessed by the IPCC. Right now, as the report makes clear, around 40 % of the world's population is "highly fragile" to the impacts of climate change.
·Work together for a green world
For several years, developing countries have been accused of taking chief responsibility for global war-ming. , because richer nations are connected with the long-term historical responsibility for carbon emissions（排放）, and they fear to pay endlessly for the damages they have contributed to.
·Technology is not always useful
According to the IPCC, the use of some technologies designed to reduce CO2 could make matters worse. There are also worries that machines that attract CO2 from the air could result in more warming gas. . However, the IPCC fears that planting trees in the wrong place can do more harm than good.
·Cities offer hope
While large cities are hotspots for climate impacts, they also offer a good opportunity to avoid the worst impacts of warming. As cities grow bigger, they can push for cleaner energy and greener transport.
·Take immediate action
Any further delay（延误）in action will miss a rapidly closing window to secure a liveable future. It's not just about spending a lot money on developing electric cars. . "Nature can save us, " said Inger Anderson, the head of the Programme. "But only if we save it first. "
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A. So it is important to live in small cities B. Caring about nature is more important C. It has been very controversial D. Living in the houses with modern windows is helpful E. It is a good solution to plant trees F. Things are worse than we thought G. They could limit destructive climate impacts for millions |
