Increasingly erratic weather has meant shorter seasons and less predictable freezing patterns. That, unfortunately, has led to an increase in drownings, particularly around this time of year, since the thaw is less predictable.
In many countries fertility rates have fallen. Women are putting off having children, or not having any. Infertility is also on the rise, and in Asia there’s still a stigma about it – but attitudes are changing.
A shocking report was released last June by top climate scientists warning that sea level rise could reach seven feet by 2100, more than double what was previously thought.
