IPCC forecasts sea levels could rise 1.1 metres by 2100. Nearly one billion people will face flooding risks by mid-century
IPCC published SR15 in October 2018, prepared by 91 authors from 40 countries. Report includes over 6,000 scientific references and was approved in South Korea. Report aims to guide governments on climate change mitigation
Italy's climate varies from humid subtropical to Mediterranean. Country spans 301,230 km² with 7,900 km coastline. Over 35% of territory is mountainous, including Alps and Apennines. Po River flows through largest plain, covering 46,000 km²
Global temperature increased 1.1°C from 1900-2020 due to fossil fuel burning. Climate models predict 4°C additional warming by 21st Century. Without action, 1.5-2°C warming may become unattainable
High-emissions pathway could lead to 2.7°C temperature increase by 2050. Low-emissions pathway could reduce temperature rise to 1.7°C. Sea temperatures could rise 2.3°C, affecting fish catch by 5%
Plastic pollution threatens oceans and kills millions of animals annually. Melting ice caps cause sea level rise and disrupt weather patterns. Biodiversity loss threatens one million species worldwide. Global warming leads to extreme weather events and habitat destruction. Deforestation affects 1.6 billion people and reduces carbon dioxide absorption