Climate

Fourth National Climate Assessment Vol I + II

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Fourth National Climate Assessment Vol I + II

The National Climate Assessment, released this month, is out and available. Contrary to what the president states, climate change is a real concern. The assessment, which is mandatory every four years, was created by thirteen federal agencies. This report does not paint a pretty picture, and we believe is mandatory reading for everyone, especially climate change deniers and blindly loyal Trump supporters.

“Climate change threatens many benefits that Rising temperatures pose a number of threats to human health and quality of life (Figure1.16). the natural environment provides to society: safe and reliable water supplies, clean air, protection from flooding and erosion, and the use of natural resources for economic, recreational, and subsistence activities. Valued aspects of regional heritage and quality of life tied to the natural environment, wildlife, and outdoor recreation will change with the climate, and as a result, future generations can expect to experi-ence and interact with natural systems in ways that are much different than today. Without significant reductions in greenhouse gas emis-sions, extinctions and transformative impacts on some ecosystems cannot be avoided, with varying impacts on the economic, recreational, and subsistence activities they support.”

“Mental health consequences can result from exposure to climate- or extreme weather related events,
some of which are projected to intensify as warming continues(Ch. 14: Human Health, KM 1). Coastal
city flooding as a result of sea level rise and hurricanes, for example, can result in forced evacuation,
with adverse effects on family and community stability as well as mental and physical health
(Ch. 11: Urban, KM 1). In urban areas, disruptions in food supply or safety related to extreme weather
or climate-related events are expected to disproportionately impact those who already experience food
insecurity (Ch.11: Urban, KM 3).”
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The report can be viewed or downloaded here: https://www.globalchange.gov/browse/reports

 

 

 

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