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    Consequences of Climate Change

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    Climate change describes a change in average temperature and rainfall over long periods of time. Globally, temperatures have increased about 2 degrees Fahrenheit over the past 100 years and the past 5 years have been the warmest on record. If warming continues, droughts and hurricanes will intensify, impacting plants, animals, and human health and poverty levels. Climate change will exacerbate impacts to ecosystems through changes in soil moisture, flooding, pests/disease, and species' ability to adapt. It poses serious threats to both the environment and economic stability through reduced productivity, infrastructure damage from disasters, and shrinking harvests.

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    Climate change describes a change in average temperature and rainfall over long periods of time. Globally, temperatures have increased about 2 degrees Fahrenheit over the past 100 years and the past 5 years have been the warmest on record. If warming continues, droughts and hurricanes will intensify, impacting plants, animals, and human health and poverty levels. Climate change will exacerbate impacts to ecosystems through changes in soil moisture, flooding, pests/disease, and species' ability to adapt. It poses serious threats to both the environment and economic stability through reduced productivity, infrastructure damage from disasters, and shrinking harvests.

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    Climate change describes a change in average temperature and rainfall over long periods of time. Globally, temperatures have increased about 2 degrees Fahrenheit over the past 100 years and the past 5 years have been the warmest on record. If warming continues, droughts and hurricanes will intensify, impacting plants, animals, and human health and poverty levels. Climate change will exacerbate impacts to ecosystems through changes in soil moisture, flooding, pests/disease, and species' ability to adapt. It poses serious threats to both the environment and economic stability through reduced productivity, infrastructure damage from disasters, and shrinking harvests.

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    Consequences of Climate Change

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    Consequences of Climate Change

    Climate change describes a change in the average conditions such as temperature and
    rainfall in a region over a long period of time.

    How Much Is Earth’s Climate Changing Right Now?

    Some parts of Earth are warming faster than others. But on average, global air
    temperatures near Earth's surface have gone up about 2 degrees Fahrenheit in the past 100 years.
    In fact, the past five years have been the warmest five years in centuries.
    Many people, including scientists, are concerned about this warming. If Earth’s climate
    continues to warm, the intensity and amount of rainfall during storms such as hurricanes is going
    to increase. Droughts and heat waves are also expected to become more intense as the climate
    warms.
    When the whole Earth’s temperature changes by one or two degrees, that change will have
    have a big impact on the health of Earth's plants and animals, too.
    00 million more people into poverty by 2030.

    Environmental consequences of climate change

    The inevitable impact of climate change on most ecosystems is exacerbated by human-


    driven factors such as land use change and pollution.

     Changes in soil moisture levels: Climate change forecasts expect moisture levels to decrease, so
    habitats that are sensitive to moisture levels will suffer if the climate becomes much drier.

     Extreme flooding and coastline changes: Changes in sea level are going to change coastal
    habitats through erosion and sediment deposits, providing both risks and new opportunities to
    plant and animal species.

     Increased risk from pests, disease and invasive non-native species

     Species unable to track changing climate space: Some species may not be able to find an
    available and suitable new habitat, leaving them vulnerable to extinction. 

     Changes in soil organic carbon


     Changes in species migration pattterns
     Impacts on water quality: Water pollution is a major source of damage to aquatic habitats. It
    can occur through human and agricultural waste deliberately or accidentally deposited in water
    bodies, and can be exacerbated by low rainfall.

    Social consequences.
    The health of human beings is affected by climate change, either directly through changing
    weather patterns, or indirectly through changes in water, air, food, ecosystems, livelihoods and
    infrastructure. Generally, these direct and indirect exposures will cause death, disability and
    suffering. Ill-health increases vulnerability and reduces the capacity of individuals and groups to
    adapt to climate change.
    The World Health Organization reports that the rising temperatures and variable
    precipitation due to climate change that has occurred since the 1970s claimed over 140000
    deaths. Globally, weather-related natural disasters result in over 60 000 deaths every year, mainly
    in developing countries.
    Economic consequences of climate change
    As well as its serious impact on the environment and people, climate change is one of the
    biggest threats to economic stability. Heatwaves make us less able to work and reduce
    productivity. Hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons devastate millions of people, leaving them in
    absolute poverty after ruthlessly sweeping away their communities. Droughts shrink harvests,
    further complicating the arduous task of feeding the world population. The World Bank is warning:
    if we don't do something immediately, climate change will push 100 million more people into
    poverty by 2030.

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