Climate

What’s at Risk?

Climate change impacts wildlife, habitats and people all over the globe. Drought, floods, more frequent and intense storms, rising sea levels, and warming and acidifying oceans can directly harm animals, destroy the places they live, and wreak havoc on people’s livelihoods.

Impacts on wildlife

Impacts on priority places

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News from the Climate Blog

WWF Experts

Lou Leonard

Managing Director of Climate Change

"Our political system in America is a bit like an ocean liner…neither is good at sudden changes in direction. But there are moments in time when we must act quickly and decisively. If we are to stop the climate crisis, that time is now."

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Observations on Climate Change in the Arctic

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