Visualizing Global Climate Change



Introduction 

 

For this assignment, I used an AI tool called Claude to generate a visualization titled "Global Climate Crisis Dashboard. This dashboard displays critical environmental indicators tracking Earth's changing climate from 1990 to 2023. It highlights key trends such as rising temperatures, sea levels, atmospheric CO₂, and Arctic sea ice loss. View the visualization below: 

file:///Users/user/Downloads/climate_viz_html.html
 

Description of the Visualization: 

The dashboard provides an overview of several vital climate indicators: 

  • Global Temperature: Since 1990, Earth's average temperature has increased by +1.05°C, with the most rapid warming occurring in the last two decades. This trend approaches the critical 1.5°C limit warned by scientists. 

  • Sea Level Rise: Ocean levels have risen by 27.1 mm over 33 years, threatening millions of coastal residents worldwide. The rate of rise is accelerating due to thermal expansion and ice sheet melting. 

  • Atmospheric CO₂: Levels have reached 421 ppm, the highest in the last 3 million years, significantly contributing to global warming. 

  • Arctic Sea Ice: The extent has shrunk by 4.9 million km², an area larger than Mexico. This loss creates a feedback loop, accelerating warming as the dark ocean absorbs more heat. 

This visualization represents actual scientific data from reputable sources such as NASA GISS, NOAA, and the National Snow and Ice Data Center, emphasizing the urgency of addressing the climate crisis. 

My Judgment: 

This visualization was generated by AI using Claude. It combines real scientific data with an engaging, informative design. 

Conclusion: 

This AI-generated visualization has deepened my understanding of the severity of the global climate crisis. It clearly shows how critical our current situation is, with alarming trends in temperature, sea level, and ice melt. Visual data like this is essential for raising awareness and motivating action to combat climate change. 

 

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