Summary:
The book presents a detailed exploration of the catastrophic impacts that each degree of global warming, up to six degrees Celsius, could have on the planet, including extreme weather events, ecosystem collapse, and societal disruption. It synthesizes scientific research to illustrate the urgency of addressing climate change and the potential for irreversible damage to the Earth's systems with each incremental rise in temperature.
Key points:
1. One Degree of Warming: Already surpassed, one degree of warming is causing Arctic ice melt, sea-level rise, and more extreme weather.
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