The Climate Question
Your questions answered: The speed of global warming; space junk; advice for kids
Jan 27, 2025
Justin Rowlatt, BBC climate editor, explores rapid climate change phenomena. Akshat Rathi, Bloomberg News senior climate reporter, discusses climate trends and the implications of space junk on the environment. Caroline Steel, presenter of BBC CrowdScience, shares insights on kids' questions about climate issues and survival skills. They dive into why the climate has shifted dramatically in the last 50 years, and a delightful young listener even shares a climate-themed song, adding a whimsical touch to the serious topic of our planet's future.
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Quick takeaways
- Global temperatures are rising more rapidly than before, with a significant increase from 0.18 to 0.3 degrees Celsius per decade in recent years.
- Children should cultivate critical thinking and resilience skills to navigate the challenges posed by climate change and to seize emerging opportunities.
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The Acceleration of Climate Change
Climate change has shown a significant acceleration in recent years, with global temperatures rising at a faster rate than before. Data indicates that average temperature increases have shifted from approximately 0.18 degrees Celsius per decade to around 0.3 degrees in the last 15 years. This trend suggests that we are approaching the upper limits predicted by climate models, raising concerns among scientists. The increase in greenhouse gas emissions and natural phenomena, such as the El Niño effect, are contributing factors believed to drive this rapid warming.
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