Explainers

Sea levels around the world are rising because of climate change, as warming ocean waters and melting ice cause the oceans to encroach on the world's coasts.

Coastal ecosystems, formed by plants that can thrive in saltwater, are especially good at storing carbon because of the thick, rich layers of soil they build up.

Hurricanes are intense tropical cyclones. These storms are becoming stronger as climate change warms the oceans.

Wildfires are becoming more frequent and severe as a result of climate change, as forests in arid parts of the world become hotter and drier.