Impact of Carbon Cycle changes on human well-being Flashcards
1
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What are the Social impacts?
A
Increased health risks
Food and water scarcity
Lead to job loss in tourism industry
For example the Great Barrier Reef
2
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What are the Economic impacts?
A
Rising food prices as becomes more scarce
For example in Brazil coffee bean prices are rising
3
Q
What are the Political impacts?
A
Climate policy and international agreements
For example the 2015 Paris agreement has created tension over emission reduction targets
