Rising seas & global consequences
The consequences of rising sea levels on coastal communities
What is contaminated freshwater sources, the influx of saltwater presence in farmland, and the flooding of homes?
- Rising sea levels threaten coastal communities by contaminating freshwater sources with saltwater and increasing the risk of flooding, affecting homes, farmland, and infrastructure.
The expansion of plants in the Arctic poses a threat to the Antarctic ecosystem by
What is potentially introducing non-native species and triggering irreversible biodiversity loss?
- The expansion of Antarctic plants disrupts the fragile environment by encouraging the introduction of invasive species. Invasive species, threaten biodiversity by behaving as predators, competitors, parasites, or pathogens, potentially outcompeting native species.
The average amount of CO2e produced by celebrities through their private jets in 2022 so far
What is 3,376.64 tons each?
- Celebrities' use of private jets contributes to a significant amount of carbon emissions. These emissions are alarming as they directly contribute to global warming. The detrimental effects of warming temperatures in the Antarctic include; rising sea levels as a result of melting ice and extreme biodiversity loss.
This region experienced an increase in air temperature, surpassing global warming averages
What is the Antarctic region?
- The Antarctic Peninsula region experienced a significant increase in air temperature from the 1960s to 2016, surpassing global warming averages as a result of climate change triggered by carbon emissions.
Two vascular plant species native to Antarctica that have been directly impacted by rising temperatures
What is Deschampia antarctica and Colobanthus quitensis?
- Deschampia antarctica and Colobanthus quitensis are two vascular plant species native to Antarctica that have been directly impacted by rising temperatures, resulting in the accelerated expansion of the 2 plants across the Antarctic.
According to Transport & Environment, private jets pollute ___ times more compared to commercial flights per passenger
What is 5 to 14 times more than commercial flights per passenger?
- Private jets contribute significantly to carbon emissions, they pollute 5 to 14 times more than commercial flights per passenger and 50 times more than high-speed rail. This information emphasizes the environmental impact of private air travel and highlights the urgency of addressing the carbon footprint associated with celebrities' use of private jets.
The average sea level projected to rise in the next 30 years
What is 10 to 12 inches?
- The average sea level is projected to rise by 10 - 12 inches (0.25 - 0.30 meters) in the next 30 years, as indicated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration projections.
Environmental changes triggered by the accelerated expansion of Deschampia antarctica and Colobanthus quitensis
What is shifts in soil acidity, and changes in the composition of bacteria and fungi in the soil?
- The environmental changes triggered by the accelerated expansion of the 2 plants include shifts in soil acidity and changes in the composition of organic matter in the soil. These changes in soil chemistry, coupled with the melting of permafrost, allow new, non-native species to invade the changing Antarctic environment.
Give an example of a celebrity's carbon-intensive flight in 2022
What is Kylie Jenner's 17-minute long flight?
- The estimated carbon dioxide emission from this short flight was approximately 1 ton, and the same trip could have been accomplished in a mere 40 minutes by alternative means with significantly lower emissions. This emphasizes the disproportionate environmental impact of private air travel by celebrities. The unnecessary emissions associated with such flights serve as evidence of celebrities' negligence and their contribution to the worsening global climate crisis through the excessive use of private jets.