Turn Down the Heat

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Title:

Turn Down the Heat Why a 4 degree celsius Warmer World Must be Avoided

Creator:

The World Bank

Place of Publication:

1818 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20433

Publisher:

The World Bank

Publication Date:

2012-11-01

Language:

English

Subjects

Subjects / Keywords:

climate change
sea level rise
global warming
temperature

Notes

Abstract:

This report provides a snapshot of recent scientific literature and new analyses of likely impacts and risks that would be associated with a 4° Celsius warming within this century. It is a rigorous attempt to outline a range of risks, focusing on developing countries and especially the poor. A 4°C world would be one of unprecedented heat waves, severe drought, and major floods in many regions, with serious impacts on ecosystems and associated services. But with action, a 4°C world can be avoided and we can likely hold warming below 2°C. ( English )

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Florida International University

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