This story was produced through a collaboration between NJ Spotlight News and Climate Central. Julia Elman (Climate Central) contributed data reporting.

The U.N. IPCC underestimated the potential impacts of climate change, with severe consequences for the public.

Figure 1. Sapporo, Japan: Projected Future Sea Levels Utilizing Google Earth images, Climate Central developed realistic renderings of coastal locations under different future warming scenarios ...

Eight examples of where the IPCC has missed the mark on its predictions and projections.

As the climate warms, mosquito-friendly weather is increasing in much of the U.S.—raising the risk for mosquito-borne diseases.

KEY CONCEPTS The U.S. generated a record 756,621 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity from solar and wind in 2024 — enough to power the equivalent of more than 70 million average American homes ...

More billion-dollar severe storms. More storms with tornadic potential. Severe weather hazards shifting east into additional vulnerable communities—and extending earlier into winter months.

Around 80% of Americans live in urban areas, and this could jump to nearly 90% by 2050. As urban populations expand, so do concerns about climate risks in cities. Built environments can boost ...

2023 was the planet’s hottest year on record. The global warming stripes have been updated.

In 2022, the U.S. suffered 18 billion-dollar disasters and had its 18th hottest year on record.

Climate change is causing hotter temperatures to become more frequent in the four West African countries responsible for producing approximately 70% of the world’s cacao — the key ingredient ...

Extreme weather events fueled by climate change bring health risks—including from damp, moldy homes after storms and floods.