Climate change also
known as the enhanced greenhouse effect or global warming is the alteration of the world’s weather systems brought
about by human activity which isn’t just
bad for the planet’s health
but it’s bad for people’s health too. The effects
of climate change on human health
will vary by age, gender, geography, status and
so will the remedies.
Causes of climate change
One of the major cause of climate change is an increase in the percentage of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, which leads to a rise in the earth’s average temperature. In general, in the past 50 years, the rate of deforestation and burning of fossil fuels have dramatically increased the amount of greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere.
Risks:
Crop declines could lead to under nutrition, and increase in the food prices.
More CO2 in the air could make crops like barley and soy less nutritious.
Increase in occupational hazards such as heatstroke, especially among farmers and workers.
Hotter days, more rain, and higher humidity will lead to production of more ticks, which can spread infectious diseases like Lyme disease.
More heat can mean longer allergy and more respiratory disease.
More rain increases mold and fungi, and other indoor air pollutants.
Trauma from such climatic conditions can lead to mental health issues.
Those already afflicted with malnutrition and diarrhoea—tend to be most vulnerable to heat-related illnesses.
Drought and water shortages harm rural areas and millions of city dwellers.
More severe storms can cause city sewage systems to overflow leading to increase in health issues.
Crop declines could lead to under nutrition, and increase in the food prices.
More CO2 in the air could make crops like barley and soy less nutritious.
Increase in occupational hazards such as heatstroke, especially among farmers and workers.
Hotter days, more rain, and higher humidity will lead to production of more ticks, which can spread infectious diseases like Lyme disease.
More heat can mean longer allergy and more respiratory disease.
More rain increases mold and fungi, and other indoor air pollutants.
Trauma from such climatic conditions can lead to mental health issues.
Those already afflicted with malnutrition and diarrhoea—tend to be most vulnerable to heat-related illnesses.
Drought and water shortages harm rural areas and millions of city dwellers.
More severe storms can cause city sewage systems to overflow leading to increase in health issues.
How
to fix:
Climate change is a problem of personal consumption. Swiss scientists say that people can limit the effects if we used just 2,000 watts of power a year per person. The average American consumes 12,000 while a Bangladeshi uses 300. Lifestyle choices can help in the drop of the numbers like shrinking your space which can bring both psychological and financial benefits. We just need to start getting rid of clutter and we will be ending with lower utility bills, less space to clean, and more outdoors. Nothing beats walking or biking if you want to use the cleanest mode of transportation, which creates zero greenhouse gases. Nowadays, banks are offering “green bonds” which let investors link their money to environmental causes. These bonds are similar to regular bonds, just they fund projects that help people adapt to it.
Climate change is a problem of personal consumption. Swiss scientists say that people can limit the effects if we used just 2,000 watts of power a year per person. The average American consumes 12,000 while a Bangladeshi uses 300. Lifestyle choices can help in the drop of the numbers like shrinking your space which can bring both psychological and financial benefits. We just need to start getting rid of clutter and we will be ending with lower utility bills, less space to clean, and more outdoors. Nothing beats walking or biking if you want to use the cleanest mode of transportation, which creates zero greenhouse gases. Nowadays, banks are offering “green bonds” which let investors link their money to environmental causes. These bonds are similar to regular bonds, just they fund projects that help people adapt to it.
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