Climate Change in Numbers

Since scientists began keeping records of CO2 emissions, the story of climate change has been told using numbers. With the dangers of a warming atmosphere already clear and present, we thought it would be a good time to round up some of the most important climate stats. From the hottest year on record and the $1 trillion cost of climate change, to the encouraging boost in wind and solar power, this infographic shows us why we need to change, and how we'll find a way forward.