Introduction

Climate change is a significant and lasting change in the statistical distribution of weather patterns over periods ranging from decades to millions of years. It may be a change in average weather conditions, or in the distribution of weather around the average conditions.

Climate Models

Climate models are systems of differential equations based on the basic laws of physics, fluid motion, and chemistry. To 'run' a model, scientists divide the planet into a 3-dimensional grid, apply the basic equations, and evaluate the results.

Future Predictions

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the extent of climate change effects on individual regions will vary over time and with the ability of different societal and environmental systems to mitigate or adapt to change.

Climate Change Impact

Climate change has brought about possibly permanent alterations to Earth's geological, biological and ecological systems.

Conclusion

The future of climate change is still uncertain, but the effects could be severe. Therefore, understanding the science behind these future predictions is crucial to mitigate the potential impacts.