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Perspectives Explainers

Guides to key climate concepts

What is wildfire risk, and how is it changing?

A warming climate and human activity are increasing wildfire risk around the world

by Sierra Chapin-Keller

Climate adaptation and mitigation: why we need both

Climate adaptation and climate mitigation help us prevent further warming

by Charlotte Venner, Nabig Chaudhry

What is the urban heat island effect?

In a warmer climate, this phenomenon can make our cities dangerously hot

by Nabig Chaudhry

How is flood risk changing?

Flood risk depends on much more than just precipitation

by Charlotte Venner

What is climate adaptation?

Adapting to climate change requires foresight and flexibility

by Nabig Chaudhry

What is sea level rise?

The amount of water in the oceans is directly related to the amount of ice on the planet

by Charlotte Venner

Mapping wildfire danger days in the Amazon

How to use the Probable Futures map of change in wildfire danger days

by Charlotte Venner

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