Global warming

Statistics report on global warming

Global warming

Global warming is the gradual heating of Earth's surface, oceans, and atmosphere caused by human activity (primarily by burning fossil fuels) that release carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Warming can result in many severe environmental alterations, eventually impacting human health. It can also cause a rise in sea level, increased risks of droughts and floods, and threats to biodiversity, to name a few.

This report presents graphs and tables about global warming. Focusing on temperature anomalies, it also provides data on different cities and scenarios for future.

This report is part of a series of reports on the impacts of climate change.

Table of contents

Overview

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  • Premium Statistic Global greenhouse gas emissions 1970-2022
  • Premium Statistic Global increase in abundance of key greenhouse gases 1750-2022
  • Basic Statistic Annual global emissions of carbon dioxide 1940-2023
  • Basic Statistic Annual methane emissions worldwide 1970-2022
  • Basic Statistic Annual nitrous oxide emissions worldwide 1990-2021

Scale

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  • Basic Statistic Global land and ocean temperature anomalies 1880-2023
  • Basic Statistic Global monthly land and ocean temperature anomalies 2016-2024
  • Premium Statistic Warmest years worldwide 1880-2022
  • Basic Statistic Projected temperature increase worldwide 2100, by scenario
  • Basic Statistic Future changes in frequency of semi-centennial temperature extremes 2021
  • Basic Statistic Future changes in frequency of decadal temperature extremes 2021
  • Premium Statistic Global rise in temperature of warmest month in cities worldwide 2050
  • Premium Statistic Climate risks in cities globally between 2020-2050

Effects

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  • Basic Statistic Global sea ice extent per month 1980-2023
  • Basic Statistic Maximum Arctic sea ice extent 1979-2023
  • Premium Statistic Change in ocean heat content worldwide 1955-2022
  • Premium Statistic Global mean sea level change 1993-2023
  • Basic Statistic Average global ocean pH level 1985-2020
  • Premium Statistic Northern Hemisphere's season duration 1952-2100
  • Premium Statistic Dryland population exposure to droughts and desertification 2023, by warming scenario
  • Premium Statistic Share of terrestrial species' high risk of extinction 2023, by warming scenario
  • Premium Statistic Projected internal climate migrants globally 2050, by region
  • Basic Statistic Biggest climate disasters worldwide 1970-2019, by mortality

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