It is crucial to communicate that the climate crisis is already happening and affecting health, economies, and societies worldwide. Raising awareness requires focusing on credible, well-sourced facts that are robust, not just sensational headlines. This approach helps ensure the conversation is grounded in reality and not swayed by alarmist reporting.
To impress upon people the seriousness of the situation, it is helpful to compile a comprehensive, evidence-based list of impacts. Doing so allows for more informed decisions and keeps debate focused on facts rather than speculation. Economic forecasts beyond five years are often unreliable, though they gain credibility when cited by respected sources. For example Bloomberg report these 2 predictions:
- Economic losses to people may reach $38 trillion in 2050.
- World GDP will drop 19% by 2050.
- But what happened if
- climate tipping points are triggered, the losses could be far more severe.
Other Current Predictions Include:
- 8.1 million premature deaths each year from air pollution.
- 500,000 deaths annually due to extreme heat.
- 65,000 deaths per year on average from extreme weather events.
- $200 billion or more in annual damages from extreme weather.
- For every increase of 0.1°C in global temperature, 100 million people are less able to flourish.
- There are now over 600 million climate refugees.
These are critical issues that must be addressed. Collective action, informed by clear evidence and a sense of urgency, is essential to overcome these challenges.
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