Impact on local people!✨🌳🌱🧊 🐻❄️ Flashcards
How does climate change affect the indigenous people of the Arctic?
Indigenous communities in the Arctic, such as the Inuit, rely on sea ice for traditional hunting and fishing practices. The loss of sea ice is disrupting their way of life and food security.
What are the problems of thawing permafrost?
Thawing permafrost is destroying infrastructure, including roads, homes, and pipe lines.
How is the decline in sea ice economically beneficial
The decline in sea ice is opening new shipping routes, such as the Northern Sea Route and Northwest Passage, potentially reducing travel times and fuel costs for global shipping.
How do economic interests in Arctic resources create concerns?
There is increased interest in Arctic Resources, including oil, gas, and minerals. However, exploitation of these resources raises environmental and geopolitical concerns.
How do environmental changes impact human health?
Changes in the environment can pose risks to human health, including increased exposure to contaminants and changes in the distribution of diseases.
How do unpredictable weather and thinner ice affect local residents in the Arctic?
Unpredictable weather and thinner ice make travel and hunting more dangerous for local residents.
