Rewrite the sentence without using the word "therefore".
Global temperatures are rising; therefore, climate change is becoming increasingly severe.
Due to the rise in global temperatures, climate change is becoming increasingly severe.
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Rewrite the sentence without using the word "therefore".

### Input:
Global temperatures are rising; therefore, climate change is becoming increasingly severe.

### Output:
Due to the rise in global temperatures, climate change is becoming increasingly severe.