Effects of global change on the economy
Threats to the environment
longer summers
increase in healthcare insurance
more viruses in the summer
people with asthma have greater side effects
Alergie sufferers will have greater side effects
melting ice caps cause oceans to rise
causes flooding damage, water could rise as much as four feet
increase in droughts
destruction of agricultural production
Increased hurricanes cost billions
hurricane damage to the economy
hurricane Katrina created 108 billion to 250 billion in damage , in the U.S
hurricane Sandy cost 70 billion in damage in the U.S
hurricane Harvey cost 150 billion in damage in the U.S
hurricane Erma cost 100 billion in damage in the U.S
Increase in temperatures effecting atmosphere and oceans
Increase in flooding
Land and property damage
warming oceans
they hold less oxygen as they warm. Creating dead zones for the fish
Severe snow storms
Damage to trees and road ways. When snow melts causes flooding damage.
Increase in Wildfires
destroys wildlife and loss of habitation.
What we can do to help the economy from global change effects
Live in a smaller home with better insolation to cut heating bill.
buy Energy Star home appliances
eat less meat
turn of appliances when not in use
Carpool / limit milage when driving