Britannica Wonders: What if You Woke Up Tomorrow and the Temperature was 2 Degrees Hotter?

The video discusses the Paris Agreement's goal to limit global warming to 2 degrees Celsius, with some advocating for 1.5 degrees. It explores the environmental impacts of these temperature increases, such as ice-free Arctic summers, sea level rise, and biodiversity loss. The video emphasizes the importance of individual and collective actions to mitigate climate change, including education, political engagement, and small lifestyle changes.

What is the probability of an ice-free Arctic summer if the global temperature rises by 1.5 degrees Celsius?

• 1%

• 10%

• 3%

• 5%

How much could sea levels rise by the year 2100 if the temperature increases by 2 degrees Celsius?

• 48 centimeters

• 60 centimeters

• 36 centimeters

• 24 centimeters

What is the chance of an ice-free Arctic summer at a 3-degree temperature increase?

• 23%

• 43%

• 83%

• 63%

At a 4.5-degree temperature increase, what percentage of animals with backbones could face severe population losses?

• 24%

• 34%

• 44%

• 54%

Which of the following actions is suggested to help control global warming?

• Ignore climate change

• Educate yourself and others

• Avoid voting

• Discourage leaders from setting climate goals