11. Human activities have changed the composition of the atmosphere since the pre- industrial era
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13. • CO2 concentrations will likely be more than 700 ppm by 2100 If nothing is done to slow greenhouse gas emissions. . . • Global average temperatures projected to increase between 2.5-10.4°F
37. Bangladesh is projected to lose about 17% of its land area with a sea level rise of one meter - very difficult to adapt due to lack of adaptive capacity
38. Food production needs to double to meet the needs of an additional 3 billion people in the next 30 years Climate change is projected to decrease agricultural productivity in the tropics and sub-tropics for almost any amount of warming
39. Wood fuel is the only source of fuel for one third of the world’s population Wood demand will double in the next 50 years Forest management will become more difficult due to an increase in pests and fires
40. Climate change is projected to decrease water availability in many arid- and semi-arid regions Population facing water scarcity will more than double over the next 30 years One third of the world’s population is now subject to water scarcity
41. The Secret of Health for both Mind and Body is Not to Mourn for the Past, Worry about the Future or Anticipate Troubles …. But to Live in the Present Moment Wisely and Earnestly
