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-...

  Health Challenges The health impacts of climate change disproportionately affect young people due to their developing bodies and heightened sensitivity to environmental changes. Rising temperatures are linked to increased heat-related illnesses , respiratory problems caused by poor air quality, and the spread of vector-borne diseases , including malaria and dengue . The World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that children and adolescents are more likely to suffer from dehydration , heat exhaustion , and mental health stress due to extreme weather events (WHO, 2022). Glaciers are melting due to climate change Youth mental health is another critical area impacted by climate change. Climate anxiety , a growing phenomenon among young people, arises from a profound fear and uncertainty about the future. Studies have shown that young individuals, especially those in highly vulnerable areas, often report feelings of hopelessness, stress, and anger regarding the inability to mitig...