Abbey Abramson

  The Cost of Carbon: Fossil Fuels and their Legacy The economic cost of carbon emissions has financial burdens on societies worldwide The Economic Cost of Carbon Emissions Being one of the most pressing issues of our time, the economic cost of carbon emissions reflects the direct and indirect financial burdens imposed on societies worldwide. Its major costs directly come from damages to infrastructure, disruptions to industries, public health expenses, and climate change inaction , among other factors. This sub-topic explores the multi-faceted economic costly impacts of carbon emissions, focusing on climate-related disasters, product and productivity losses, and the uneven burden on developing and developed countries. Direct Costs: Climate-Related Disasters and Infrastructure Damage ($275 billion globally) The economic costs associated with GHG emissions are clearly illustrated through various events created by hurricanes, floods, droughts, and wildfires, among other climate-...

  The Human Toll: Social and Economic Impacts of Climate Change Climate change impacts the economy, environment, and health of all living things We can all agree that the human dimension of climate change includes various challenges (and opportunities), such as health issues, economic disruptions, migration crises , agriculture and food production, and increased social inequalities . While discussions more often focus on the environmental impacts of climate change , the consequences for human societies are also very disruptive and extensive. This section discusses how rising temperatures, extreme weather events , and changing ecosystems affect human lives and livelihoods, stressing the interconnected nature of climate and society. Public Health Implications Climate change breeds a significant public health crisis, aggravating pre-existing health challenges and generating novel health issues. The alterations in environmental conditions brought about by climate change — such...