# Climate Change Effects and Mitigation Strategies
## Rising Sea Levels
- Threat to coastal cities
- Loss of habitat
- Increased flooding
## Increased Global Temperatures
- Heatwaves and health risks
- Drought and water scarcity
- Disruption of ecosystems
## Melting Ice Caps and Glaciers
- Rising sea levels (additional to the direct sea level rise node)
- Loss of polar habitats
- Albedo effect reduction
## More Extreme Weather Events
- Hurricanes and cyclones
- Wildfires
- Extreme rainfall and flooding
## Mitigation Strategies
- Renewable Energy Adoption
  - Solar power
  - Wind energy
  - Hydroelectric power
- Reforestation and Afforestation
  - Carbon sequestration
  - Restoration of natural habitats
- Sustainable Agriculture Practices
  - Crop rotation and diversification
  - Reduced chemical pesticide use
- International Agreements and Policies
  - Paris Agreement commitments
  - Greenhouse gas emission targets