Climate change impacts more than just the environment; it’s effects are felt by humans. Major health organizations have already said as much and warned that climate change may worsen the effect of some conditions and ailments. The most vulnerable people in society – the elderly, poor, and those with pre-existing health conditions – are more at risk of feeling the effects of climate change.
More heat
When temperatures rise and persist for long periods of time, and don't drop during the night, heat can have adverse effects on human health. Of all the projections made by climate change scientists, rising heat is the most common. Rising heat is also the most easily attributable to human behavior. The fewer carbon emissions we emit into the atmosphere, the cooler our planet will be.
Polluted air
Pollution from cars and industries is combined to produce smog, which lessens the quality of the air we breathe in. As humanity, we need to put more effort in curbing the amount of pollution we release into the air.
Unnatural weather patterns
Changes in global temperature are having an effect on the weather patterns. Prolonged dry periods lead to drought and forest fires, which put the lives of many people in danger. Also, a hotter atmosphere holds more water, so extreme rain and flooding continues to be an issue in some areas. Warmer sea and ocean waters bring on intense hurricanes and storms.
Better awareness of the effects of climate change can help communities become more proactive in the face of a warmer world.
Theresa Beatty is concerned about the effects of climate change. Together with the local Sierra Club, she’s trying to raise more awareness in the hopes of getting communities to reduce their carbon footprint.
More heat
When temperatures rise and persist for long periods of time, and don't drop during the night, heat can have adverse effects on human health. Of all the projections made by climate change scientists, rising heat is the most common. Rising heat is also the most easily attributable to human behavior. The fewer carbon emissions we emit into the atmosphere, the cooler our planet will be.
Polluted air
Pollution from cars and industries is combined to produce smog, which lessens the quality of the air we breathe in. As humanity, we need to put more effort in curbing the amount of pollution we release into the air.
Unnatural weather patterns
Changes in global temperature are having an effect on the weather patterns. Prolonged dry periods lead to drought and forest fires, which put the lives of many people in danger. Also, a hotter atmosphere holds more water, so extreme rain and flooding continues to be an issue in some areas. Warmer sea and ocean waters bring on intense hurricanes and storms.
Better awareness of the effects of climate change can help communities become more proactive in the face of a warmer world.
Theresa Beatty is concerned about the effects of climate change. Together with the local Sierra Club, she’s trying to raise more awareness in the hopes of getting communities to reduce their carbon footprint.