Climate Change Endangering , Billions of Lives, U.N. Report Says.<br />NPR reports a new study suggests <br />billions of humans across all continents <br />of the world are being negatively affected <br />by the impact of climate change.<br />The study conducted by the United Nations says governments must act now to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to protect the vulnerable communities of the world.<br />Experts say our environment could <br />be on the brink of damages <br />widespread and irreversible.<br />People are now suffering and dying from climate change. , Kristie Ebi, lead author U.N. climate change report, epidemiologist <br />University of Washington, via NPR.<br />The report finds weather-related disasters are rising at a pace more rapid than previously expected by climate scientists.<br />Researchers say as polar regions, ocean, <br />and rainforest temperatures rise, <br />nature loses its ability to adapt.<br />Researchers say as polar regions, ocean, <br />and rainforest temperatures rise, <br />nature loses its ability to adapt.<br />Researchers say as polar regions, ocean, <br />and rainforest temperatures rise, <br />nature loses its ability to adapt.<br />According to NPR, a share of the world's delicate ecosystems have already experienced irreversible damage.<br />For example, coral reefs were known <br />to adapt to warming waters, but as temperatures continuously rose, <br />many have died.<br />The study found that increasing <br />temperatures spell the highest risks <br />for disadvantaged communities.<br />I think we have not done a good enough job focusing on the poor and vulnerable. , statement from Ko Barret, co-chair U.N. <br />Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, via NPR
