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...
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