The planet's climate has constantly been changing over thousands of years.
The The planet's climate has constantly been changing over thousands of years. The
global 1)________ temperature today is about 15°C. Scientists are worried that global 1)________ temperature today is about 15°C. Scientists are worried that
the planet is warming faster than ever before. The 20 2)________ years on record the planet is warming faster than ever before. The 20 2)________ years on record
have been in the past 22 years, according to the World Meteorological have been in the past 22 years, according to the World Meteorological
Organization. If this trend continues, temperatures may rise by 3–5°C by Organization. If this trend continues, temperatures may rise by 3–5°C by
3)_________. 3)_________.
Scientists say we should try and stop this trend and not allow the average global Scientists say we should try and stop this trend and not allow the average global
temperature to rise more than 1.5°. But even a 2°C rise would be 4)_______ for temperature to rise more than 1.5°. But even a 2°C rise would be 4)_______ for
us all. Now, half a degree doesn't sound like much – but it could make a big us all. Now, half a degree doesn't sound like much – but it could make a big
difference to the planet. difference to the planet.
A 2°C rise would mean that all the 5)____________ would disappear, but a 1.5°C A 2°C rise would mean that all the 5)____________ would disappear, but a 1.5°C
rise means that there would still be some. Also, 18 per cent of the insects on rise means that there would still be some. Also, 18 per cent of the insects on
Earth will disappear if the temperature goes up by 2°C, compared to 6 per cent Earth will disappear if the temperature goes up by 2°C, compared to 6 per cent
disappearing at 1.5°C. Thirty-seven per cent of people will be affected by disappearing at 1.5°C. Thirty-seven per cent of people will be affected by
dangerous 6)_________ at 2°C. That's twice the number compared to at a 1.5°C dangerous 6)_________ at 2°C. That's twice the number compared to at a 1.5°C
rise. rise.
Whether it's coral reefs, crops, 7)______ or the survival of species, scientists say Whether it's coral reefs, crops, 7)______ or the survival of species, scientists say
everyone and everything is far better off in a world that limits the rise to 1.5°C. everyone and everything is far better off in a world that limits the rise to 1.5°C.
So, what can we do? Scientists say that 8)_______ will have to be sucked out of So, what can we do? Scientists say that 8)_______ will have to be sucked out of
the air by machines and stored underground and that these devices exist already. the air by machines and stored underground and that these devices exist already.
They also say that billions of trees will have to be planted. People should buy less They also say that billions of trees will have to be planted. People should buy less
meat. Of all the foods we eat, 9)_______ has the biggest impact on climate meat. Of all the foods we eat, 9)_______ has the biggest impact on climate
change because it produces a high amount of greenhouse gases. Also, someone change because it produces a high amount of greenhouse gases. Also, someone
suggested not buying new clothes too often, because the fashion industry is a suggested not buying new clothes too often, because the fashion industry is a
major source of the greenhouse gases that are 10)_________ the planet. And, of major source of the greenhouse gases that are 10)_________ the planet. And, of
course, using transport that doesn't burn fossil fuels, like electric cars. It's even course, using transport that doesn't burn fossil fuels, like electric cars. It's even
better to walk or ride a bike. better to walk or ride a bike.
