In an effort to appear more like Buzzfeed, or simply because listicles are often practical, the United Nations has released a report in which they list eight key reasons to remain concerned about global warming. Check out why the UN thinks you should pay attention below. 

1. Coastal flooding will become more common, resulting in more deaths and increased destruction. 

2. The number of famines will increase dramatically as a result of warming, drought and severe downpours.

3. Big cites will be damaged by inland flooding.

4. Water shortages will make the poor even poorer in rural areas.

5. Freak weather and major storms will become more and more frequent as average temperatures increase.

6. Warming oceans will damage Marine life, and negatively impact fish populations and densities. 

7. Land animals will also struggle, especially in more extreme environments where the impact of global warming will be felt more severely and rapidly. 

8. Major heat waves, especially in cities, will kill the elderly and very young.

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