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Global warming causes many harmful effects, such as extreme weather events, sea level rise and disruption of ecosystems.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the consequences of global warming?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Extreme weather events such as floods, droughts and storms may increase.<\/li>\n<li>The sea level is rising, which threatens coastal areas and islands.<\/li>\n<li>The habitats of animal and plant species can change rapidly, which can lead to species extinction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/ilmasto-opas.fi\/fi\/ilmastonmuutos\/ilmastonmuotsen-perusete\/mita-ilmastonmuutos-on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Climate guide<\/a><\/p >\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Global warming is a phenomenon in which the temperature of the earth&#8217;s atmosphere rises in the long term. This is mainly due to the increase of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane and nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere. 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