Special Report
27 Effects of Climate Change That Can't Be Stopped
November 7, 2018 4:52 pm
Last Updated: January 11, 2020 3:13 pm
Source: Chris Hondros / Getty Images
17. Allergy season has lengthened
Pollen season in the United States started three days earlier on average between 2001 and 2010 compared to the 1990s.
Source: Tomwang112 / Getty Images
18. More heat waves
The total global land area that has 30 days of extreme heat per year has roughly doubled since 1998.
24/7 Wall St.
Source: cinoby / Getty Images
19. Increasing drought
If the increase in global average surface temperature reaches the 1.5°C mark, which it is almost certain to do, 350 million additional people will be exposed to severe drought regularly.
Source: kulkann / Getty Images
20. More global precipitation
More water vapor in the atmosphere as a result of global warming has led to an 8.5% increase in annual daily precipitation worldwide since 1900.
Source: 29233640@N07 / Flickr
21. More precipitation in the US
Annual precipitation in the United States has increased by approximately 4% between 1901 and 2015.
Sponsored: Find a Qualified Financial Advisor
Finding a qualified financial advisor doesn’t have to be hard. SmartAsset’s free tool matches you with up to 3 fiduciary financial advisors in your area in 5 minutes. Each advisor has been vetted by SmartAsset and is held to a fiduciary standard to act in your best interests. If you’re ready to be matched with local advisors that can help you achieve your financial goals, get started now.
Editors' Picks
