How Does Globalization Drive Climate, Environmental Change and affect human well-being?

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Causes climate change by trapping heat.
This affects various species especially in arid climates

Deforestation

Leads to desertification, soil erosion, fewer crops, flooding, and increased greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Ocean Acidification

Alters marine food chains and food supply to humans.

Species Population

68% of all organisms have decreased since
1970 due to globalization.

Economic Strength

Countries and regions can use
trading partners for goods they
don’t produce themselves.

Overfishing

In coastal regions fish populations
have decreased and oceanic pollution has increased.

Crop Dependence

Over dependence on coffee, cacao,
and various fruits, has contributed
to habitat loss in tropical regions.

Illegal Activity

Land striping used to create more area for
development.

Infrastructure

Development of infrastructure enables to
countries to deliver their services to the people.

Products

Affordable products due to competition in domestic economies where companies reduce product price.

Unemployment

Demands for higher-skilled work with lower wages.
Not all countries and regions can accommodate for this.

Technology

Allows for communication at minimal cost, time and effort.

Transportation of Goods

Emissions

More fuel is required to transport
products further and thus more
greenhouse gases are released.

Habitat Destruction

Transportation requires infrastructure
such as buildings and roads, which
leads to habits being destroyed for land.

Invasive Species

Species can be transported unintentionally
and cause a change in the natural ecosystem.
Ex. Fungi, Plants and Animals.

Sound Pollution

Transportation leads to great
amounts of sound pollution that can
lead to adverse health effects such as
hypertension or asthma.

Connectivity

International travel allows individuals
to experience and see the varying
conditions around the world.

Business Adaptability

More businesses and companies
are looking to use more sustainable
and eco-friendly energy sources.

Economic Balance

The economy is being altered
in a way to both earn profit
while striving to ensure a positive
environmental impact.

Laws

The increased globalization has
allowed for new laws to be created
that limit negative effects.

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