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What are the effects of climate change?
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The most significant effects of climate change are rising temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns, and more frequent and intense extreme weather events, such as heat waves, droughts, and floods. This can affect food and water security, public health, ecosystems, and economic development. Additionally, rising sea levels due to melting ice caps can cause coastal flooding and damage infrastructure. Climate change could also lead to changes in ecosystems and species' habitats, further exacerbating the loss of biodiversity and disrupting food webs.