# What Is ‘Loss and Damage’ from Climate Change? 6 Key Questions Answered

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/what-is-loss-and-damage-from-climate-change-6-key-questions-answered/
- Published: 2022-04-14T09:45:16-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Image credit: Cheryl Ramalho. Article by Preety Bhandari, Nathaniel Warszawski, Deirdre Cogan and Rhys Gerholdt. World Resources Institute – April 6, 2022. The planet has already warmed by 1.1 degrees C (2 degrees F) due to human-induced climate change, and millions of people are today facing the real-life consequences of higher temperatures, rising seas, fiercer storms and unpredictable rainfall. Rapidly reducing emissions is essential to limit temperature rise and secure a safer future for us all, as is making major investments to protect communities from severe impacts that will continue to worsen over time. […] Click here to view original web page at www.wri.org