Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
Complete the below passage by filling in the blanks.

### Input:
The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly ________ in our lives. New evidence suggests that global temperatures have been rising at an alarming _______ for the past century.

### Response:
The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident in our lives. New evidence suggests that global temperatures have been rising at an alarming rate for the past century.