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“Emissions of greenhouse gases warm the planet, altering the carbon and water cycles. A warmer ocean stores more heat, providing more fuel for hurricanes. A warmer atmosphere holds more water, bringing dangerous deluges. Rising sea levels threaten coastal zones.” quote by Johan Rockstrom
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“Emissions of greenhouse gases warm the planet, altering the carbon and water cycles. A warmer ocean stores more heat, providing more fuel for hurricanes. A warmer atmosphere holds more water, bringing dangerous deluges. Rising sea levels threaten coastal zones.”

Johan Rockstrom

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Greenhouse gases heat the planet, intensifying storms, floods, and sea‑level rise, threatening ecosystems and societies.

In simple terms: Climate change makes storms stronger, floods worse, seas higher.

Key Takeaway

Act to cut emissions now.

Themes

climate science environmental risk global warming

Mood

urgent hopeful

Type

scientific activist

When to use this quote

  • policy development
  • disaster preparedness
  • public awareness campaigns

Key Concepts

feedback loops extreme weather coastal vulnerability

Questions to Reflect On

  • What actions can reduce greenhouse gas emissions?
  • How can communities prepare for intensified storms?
A Different Perspective

Mitigation alone may be insufficient without adaptation.

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