Climate change is no joke, but humor can serve as a powerful tool to alleviate stress and soothe tension caused by environmental catastrophe. On National Laugh Day, we’re shining a light on the absurd side of global warming.
Here are 14 bizarre consequences of climate change that will leave you speechless:
* Puerto Rico’s coquí frogs are shrinking, but their mating calls are getting louder and higher-pitched.
* Global warming is reducing air density, causing baseballs to soar out of stadiums more frequently, leading to 10% more home runs by 2100.
* A chili shortage has hit hot sauce lovers due to crop scarcity caused by extreme weather patterns.
* Urban areas are seeing skyrocketing rat populations due to rising temperatures and warmer weather boosting their reproduction rates.
* Climate change is forcing animals to get creative with their love lives, resulting in hybrid species like grolar bears (grizzly + polar bear) and coywolves (coyote + wolf).
* Jellyfish are migrating to new regions, including UK and Irish waters, due to a marine heatwave.
Other bizarre consequences of climate change include:
* Sharks venturing into new waters, potentially leading to more shark attacks.
* Warped wine grapes due to extreme heat and wildfires making them ripen too fast.
* Satellites speeding up due to carbon emissions causing the thermosphere to contract.
* Ocean acidification affecting fish’s sense of smell, impairing their ability to navigate and find food.
* Reduced low-lying cloud coverage leading to more heat trapped within our atmosphere.
* Increased pollen production from plants, worsening allergies.
* Humidity-loving bacteria feasting on South American mummies, causing them to deteriorate.
* European forests growing at accelerated rates due to increased carbon dioxide and longer warm seasons.
Laughter may be the best medicine, but it’s also essential to take action. We invite you to join our Earth Action Day Roundtable activities and make a difference in the fight against climate change.
Source: https://www.earthday.org/14-bizarre-consequences-of-climate-change-because-sometimes-you-just-have-to-laugh