If we do not cut emissions, we face even more devastating consequences, as unchecked they could raise global average temperature to 4C or more above pre-industrial levels by the end of the century. The shift to such a world could cause mass migrations of hundreds of millions of people away from the worst-affected areas. That would lead to conflict and war, not peace and prosperity.
Flooding and storms in UK are clear signs of climate change, says Lord Stern Author of 2006 report says recent weather is part of international pattern and demonstrates urgent need to cut carbon emissions, The Guardian 13 February 2014
Flooding and storms in UK are clear signs of climate change, says Lord Stern