Flexi Says: During the past century, the temperature has risen by almost 1°C (about 1.3°F). That may not seem like much. But consider that just 10°C is the difference between an ice-free and an ice-covered Earth. How has global warming affected Earth and its life? Some of its effects include:
Decline in cold-adapted species such as polar bears.
Melting of glaciers and rising sea levels.
Coastal flooding and shoreline erosion.
Heat-related human health problems.
More droughts and water shortages.
Changing patterns of precipitation.
Increasing severity of storms.
Major crop losses.
