effects of climate change on people

• What is the expected temperature increase by 2100 according to current policies?

  1. 8-3.2°C
• What are the consequences of more extreme weather events?

  • Threaten human lives
  • Financial consequences
  • Example: Hurricane Katrina cost $125bn
  • Increased seriousness and frequency of cyclones
  • High costs for predicting and preventing damage
• How much did Hurricane Katrina cost the USA?

  Roughly $125bn
• What impact do hotter temperatures have on droughts?

  They may make droughts more common
• What could be a potential conflict arising from water availability issues?

  Wars between countries for water sources
• What are the effects of climate change on crop yields?

  • Increased temperatures hinder crop growth
  • Decreased crop yield per square meter
  • Potential for starvation or malnutrition
• What happens to coastal areas due to rising sea levels?

  They may become uninhabitable
• Which major cities could be underwater with a 4°C temperature increase?

  London, New York, Rio de Janeiro, Shanghai
• What are the potential social consequences of rising sea levels?

  • Forced migration
  • Overcrowded living conditions
  • Increased poverty
  • Potential for wars
• What health issue is likely to increase due to climate change?

  Deaths from heat exhaustion
• What is a potential benefit of climate change regarding temperature extremes?

  Some people could be saved from freezing