These events could cause premature deaths -- and they're all related to climate change, according to a panel of experts who gathered at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Thursday for the Climate & Health MeetingThe Climate & Health Meeting was organized to replace the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's climate change conference, which was postponed in January, ahead of President Donald Trump's inauguration. The majority of climate scientists -- 97% -- agree that climate change is real and human pollution is largely responsible. Photos: 11 ways climate change affects the world Photos: 11 ways climate change affects the world Melting polar ice caps – The consequences of climate change go far beyond warming temperatures, which scientists say are melting the polar ice caps and raising sea levels. Hide Caption 2 of 11 Photos: 11 ways climate change affects the world Wildfires – There's not a direct link between climate change and wildfires, exactly. JUST WATCHED Undeniable climate change facts Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Undeniable climate change facts 02:24Gore also mentioned how many plants, especially crops, suffer from climate impacts.

Source: CNN February 17, 2017 00:11 UTC