The land is burning; Shocking pictures of climate change

Climate change and human activity in recent years have influenced the planet in various forms, and its consequences are clearly seen in different parts of the world. From the frustrating fires in Australia to the devastating storms, nature has repeatedly shown its anger and vulnerability. These events are a serious warning over the need to deal with environmental crises and sustainable management of natural resources.

• Joshua Terry National Park; California, America

The Joshua Tree National Park, native to the Mojave Desert, is known for resisting in harsh conditions. This species lasts more than 1.5 million years and each tree lasts about 2 years; But climate change now threatens their survival. The increasing heat and long droughts prevent the growth of young trees and their rooting in the soil. The United Nations predicts that summer temperatures will rise to three degrees Celsius in the coming decades, and research has warned that these symbolic trees may not last until the end of the century.

• Lake Chillova, Malawi

Chilwa Lake is the second largest lake Malawi and a vital habitat for birds that UNESCO recognizes; But its water level drops at a worrying speed and its salinity has increased; A phenomenon associated with climate change. In year 2, the lake was completely dry and hundreds of fishing boats were abandoned on its cracked bed. However, the heavy rains of the year again filled the lake; But the risk of long and frequent droughts still threaten the lives of surrounding societies.

• Greenland

About 5 % of the Greenland surface is covered by the glacier, the world’s second largest icy zone after Antarctica. This refrigerator plays a key role in regulating the water level of the seas of the world; But it is extremely vulnerable to global warming. Research shows that between years 1 and 2, the thickness of the ice was reduced by an average of 2.5 meters and more than 2.5 cubic kilometers of ice. This huge volume of water flows into the seas, leading to rising water levels, coastal erosion, saline water penetration and flooding worldwide.

• Lebanon

Lebanese cedars, which are the national symbol of the country and part of its history and culture, are now facing a serious threat to climate change. These trees need snow and rain for natural growth; But shorter and warmer winters have prevented them from reproducing. Longer summers have increased the population of destructive pests such as “Web-Spinning Sawflies” and accelerated the destruction of cedar forests. Since many of these forests are protected by UNESCO, the use of chemical pesticides to control pests is not possible.

• Cabbin, Sweden

Kebnekaise Mountain has two peaks; One is covered with refrigerators and the other without ice. The southern peak was the highest point in Sweden in the year 6; But over time its height has declined continuously. In year 2, its height reached the lowest recorded and even shorter than the northern summit. The heat record in the Arctic has made the refrigerator a few meters water each year. In year 2, ice melting reached 1.5 meters per year, the largest drop in the last 5 years. If this trend continues, the ice peak may completely disappear in less than a decade.

• The Gulf states and Syria

April and June 6, the heavy storms of the dust of Syria, Iraq and other Gulf states have swept. Although these phenomena usually occur in late spring and summer, this time they appeared much earlier and affected a much wider area; A topic that experts consider to be associated with climate change. The devastating storms of dust stopped flights in countries such as Kuwait. Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates also issued emergency warnings. In Syria too, hospitals were filled with patients who were unable to breathe.

• Australia

Forest fires are a part of life in Australia that often start by thunderstorms; Not just climate change. However, global warming has made these events more severe and recurrent. In year 2, Australia experienced the driest spring of its history, and then unprecedented temperatures in December. The intense heat, prolonged drought, and strong winds have launched a fire that burned more than 5 million hectares from September to February 2 until heavy rains extinguished part of the biggest flames.

• Dorian Storm in Bahama

Tropical storms are part of the reality of life in the Caribbean Sea; But the Hurricane Dorian was the strongest storm ever hit by the Bahamas and is one of the most severe storms recorded in the history of the Atlantic. These storms take their energy from the heat of the ocean; Therefore, the warmer the waters become warmer due to climate change, the storms will be more powerful. Increasing sea levels increases the intensity of stormy waves; storms that move with a move in one area and continue to destroy for a long time; That’s why they are much more dangerous.

• Russia

Polar bears are one of the most prominent animals affected by global warming. The melting of the North Sea ice makes them spend more time on dryness, thereby increasing competition for food and dealing with humans. These bears rely on floating ice for jaw hunting, which are the main source of nutrition. In Russia, too, the irrigation of the ice has led hungry and angry bears to go to residential areas and loot waste.

• Patagonia, Argentina

The name of the Chubut River, which passes by Patagonia in Argentina, means “transparent” and refers to its clear and blue water. However, the river and other water resources in the area are facing increasing threats from fisheries and chemicals factories. Local residents had warned of bad smell and environmental problems for years; But in July, the effects of pollution became so revealed that the color of the waters of the river always changed clearly.

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