Beyond the tipping point: Addressing the urgency of climate change

Gabrielle HowardAFRO Internghoward@afro.comIn recent years, cities across the globe have experienced alarming record-breaking temperatures and weather catastrophes, highlighting the alarming trend of rising global temperatures associated with climate change.Residents of D.C. are experiencing record-breaking temperatures of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The increase in heat is causing many environmental and social changes that are affecting Black and Brown communities. Credit: Unsplash / Markus Spiske& in D.C., reported high temperatures at sites like the Dulles International Airport which reached 100 degrees and broke its previous highest temperature- 99 degrees in 1988. Also, Baltimore’s BWI Marshall reached 101 degrees, breaking their previous record of 100 degrees.& These record-high temperatures are impacting not only the environment but also Black and brown communities. Global warming is causing changes that certain areas may not have funding to help combat these issues.CEO and Chief Scientist of Science and Perspective, Dr. Ancilleno Davis explained how global warming has been causing dangerous rises in sea levels which affects Black communities, as many Black communities live at sea level. With the threat of sea level rise due to climate change, DC may experience higher water levels along with other Black communities around the world.“When a storm comes you’re going to get...