Before the Flood

Fossil Fuels

Natural resources like coal, oil, and natural gas that are burned for energy.

97 % Agreement

The percentage of scientists who agree that the globe is warming and climate change is due to human activities.

Greenland

A region expected to be impacted severely by climate change if current temperature levels are maintained.

Carbon Tax

A financial charge placed on carbon emissions, proposed as a solution to transition away from fossil fuels.

Oceans' Role

Oceans absorb one-third of the CO2 emitted into the atmosphere and act as a stabilizing force.

Methane

A potent greenhouse gas produced primarily by livestock, with the effect of 23 times that of CO2.

Dicaprio's Quote

A statement emphasizing individual responsibility and the importance of collective action on climate change.

Coral Reef Dependency

One billion people rely on fisheries from coral reefs for a significant portion of their protein.

Renewable Transition

The process by which countries, like China, move away from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.

Food Production Land Use

47% of land in the US is used for food, with 70% of that dedicated to cattle feed.

Sweden

Recognized as the world’s first fossil free nation.

Ocean Displacement

A situation caused by rising sea levels where populations near oceans may be forced to move, leading to competition for scarce resources.

Coral Loss

50% of all coral has been lost in the last 30 years, indicating severe ecological damage.

China's Pollution

China has become the world's number one polluter, heavily relying on fossil fuels.

Historical Emissions

The US has been the largest emitter of greenhouse gases in history.

Indonesia Fires

Intentional fires set in Indonesia to create palm oil plantations, impacting biodiversity.

Temperature Increase

Predicted average increase of 40 degrees warmer this century, unprecedented in the past 4 million years.