We've all seen the maps that show the water rising around the edges of costal and waterfront communities as sea-level rise and climate change take effect. A new report shows the effects that have already changed the state of California.
"A report released Wednesday by state officials says climate change is affecting California’s ecosystem already in ways great and small," according to an article by Dale Kasler and Sharon Okada.
"The document looks at 36 indicators that measure aspects of climate change, including human-influenced causes of climate change such as greenhouse gas emissions and the impact of the changes on people and wildlife," add Kasler and Okada.
The report is the product of the California Environmental Protection Agency and the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. The article includes six charts that illustrate some of the effects of climate change—from annual average air temps, to average nightly low temperatures, Sacramento River Spring Runoff, the size of glaciers in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, sea level, and wildfires.
FULL STORY: 6 charts from new report show how much California’s climate has already changed
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