How Global Cities Could Look Under 3 Degrees Of Warming

The video discusses the potential future impacts of climate change on cities worldwide if global temperatures rise by 3 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. It highlights the need to limit warming to 1.5 degrees to prevent severe consequences, such as the melting of the Arctic and rising sea levels. The video uses examples like the National Mall in Washington DC and Independence Hall in Philadelphia to illustrate the potential loss of historical sites. It also emphasizes the threat to California's coast, including the Santa Monica Pier, if emissions are not drastically reduced.

What is the temperature increase that scientists say we need to stay below to prevent Arctic melting?

• 2 degrees Celsius

• 2.5 degrees Celsius

• 1.5 degrees Celsius

• 3 degrees Celsius

What could happen to the National Mall in Washington DC if global warming reaches 3 degrees?

• It would be preserved as a historical site

• It would be relocated

• It would become a national lake

• It would remain unaffected

Which historical site might be spared with 1.5 degrees of warming?

• The White House

• Independence Hall

• Mount Rushmore

• The Statue of Liberty

What is the potential impact of 1.5 degrees of warming on the California coast?

• Complete submersion

• Increased tourism

• No significant impact

• Significant flooding

What is the fate of the Santa Monica Pier if temperatures rise to 3 degrees?

• It will become a tourist hotspot

• It will be relocated

• It will be preserved

• It will not withstand the Pacific Ocean