Why half a degree is a big deal

CLIMATE IMPACTS

Arctic Sea: Ice-free summer Sea level rise: Exposure to flooding in 2100 Extreme heat exposure Severe drought in urban areas Status of coral reefs Plants and animal species losing half of their range

Rise of 1.5°C

Once per century Up to 69 million people worldwide 14% of world population 350 million people 70-90% lost 8% of plants, 4% of vertebrates

Rise of 2°C

Once per decade Up to 80 million people worldwide 37% of world population 411 million people 99% lost 16% of plants, 8% of vertebrates