What part of the planet is most affected by climate change?

The Arctic, Africa, small islands and Asian megadeltas and Australia are regions that are likely to be especially affected by future climate change. Africa is one of the most vulnerable continents to climate variability and change because of multiple existing stresses and low adaptive capacity.

How can climate change cause economic and population decline around 2050?

Climate change is projected to decrease freshwater availability, especially in central and southeast Asia, particularly in large river basins. With population growth and increasing demand from higher standards of living, this decrease could adversely affect more than a billion people by 2050.

What states are affected by climate change?

California, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas and Washington are expected to experience all five major climate change categories over the next few decades. Not surprisingly, all of those states also have Climate Change Risk Index scores higher than the overall U.S. average.

How does climate change affect cities?

Rising global temperatures causes sea levels to rise, increases the number of extreme weather events such as floods, droughts and storms, and increases the spread of tropical diseases. All these have costly impacts on cities’ basic services, infrastructure, housing, human livelihoods and health.

How does climate change affect countries?

Climate change affects every country and can have devastating effects on communities and individuals. According to the World Health Organization, as of the year 2030, climate change is expected to contribute to approximately 250,000 additional deaths per year, from malnutrition, malaria, diarrhea and heat stress.

Which states will benefit from climate change?

The five best states for climate change

• Michigan.
• Vermont.
• Pennsylvania.
• Colorado.
• Minnesota.
• Florida.
• Mississippi.
• Louisiana.