But, before millions of people are submerged, many will be struck by extreme weather events. Record-breaking hot months now occur five times more frequently than they would in a stable, unchanging climate; these heat waves cause droughts, wild fires, poor harvests, and, inevitably, loss of life.
但是，在数百万人被水吞没之前，许多人将受到极端天气事件的冲击。与稳定而无变化的气候相比，如今创纪录的炎热月份出现的频率高了五倍；一波又一波的热浪造成了干旱、野火、歉收，最终导致生命损失。