The document discusses the effects of climate change on the environment and human health. It notes that climate change is causing the earth's temperature to increase by 1 to 3.5 degrees this century, melting polar ice caps and raising sea levels. This threatens coastal cities and islands with flooding. Climate change is also increasing the frequency of extreme weather events, endangering up to 30% of plant and animal species, and damaging ecosystems. Agriculture and forests are negatively impacted as well, with potential increases in global hunger and wildfires. The health effects on humans can also be severe depending on location and ability to adapt.