Climate Change Socio-Economic and Health Impacts

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What was one of the significant economic impacts of the 2022 floods in Pakistan?

Higher tourism revenue

Expansion of infrastructure projects

Loss of livestock and agricultural productivity (correct)

Increase in healthcare spending

How does climate change disproportionately affect vulnerable populations?

They are often the ones most affected by extreme events (correct)

They receive more governmental support

They tend to suffer less from health impacts

They have more access to resources for recovery

What percentage of individuals is estimated to experience PTSD after extreme events like floods?

40-50%

20-30% (correct)

More than 50%

Less than 10%

Which group faces increased health inequities as a result of climate change according to the content?

Remote and rural communities Signup and view all the answers

What type of mental health issues can be exacerbated by climate change according to the mentioned framework?

Increased anxiety and depression Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes grief associated with ecological loss?

Eco-grief Signup and view all the answers

What coping mechanism focuses on confronting stressors and seeking solutions directly?

Problem-focused coping Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the overwhelming feeling that arises when climate change issues seem too big to address?

Eco-paralysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of mitigation in response to climate change?

Reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'solastalgia' combine in its meaning?

Comfort and longing for home Signup and view all the answers

Which coping mechanism allows individuals to acknowledge their concerns while finding meaning in their actions?

Meaning-focused coping Signup and view all the answers

Which group experiences a higher degree of negative mental health impacts from environmental changes?

Farmers Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for anxiety related to large-scale problems with uncertain outcomes, specifically in the context of climate change?

Eco-anxiety Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes adaptation in the context of climate change responses?

Adjusting to expected changes and taking advantage of opportunities Signup and view all the answers

What psychological effect is felt by marginalized groups when experiencing ecological degradation?

Greater emotional burden Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key focuses of the Energy Transitions discussed?

Achieving a no carbon economy Signup and view all the answers

What challenge does electrification bring in relation to personal vehicles?

Consumer fears regarding range and charging time Signup and view all the answers

What is the net zero carbon goal set for?

2030 Signup and view all the answers

Which province has continued investment in non-renewable sources despite the push for decarbonization?

Saskatchewan Signup and view all the answers

What majority type of energy is consumed in Canadian households?

Phantom energy Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the factors that affects the effectiveness of electrification in reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

Sustainability of the electricity production Signup and view all the answers

What investment amount is needed to meet electrification and decarbonization goals?

$400 billion Signup and view all the answers

What ecological restoration project aimed to reverse erosion in Indonesia?

Mangrove Restoration Agency Signup and view all the answers

What consequence did Hurricane Sandy bring to New York City that prompted action for resilience?

Massive infrastructure failures Signup and view all the answers

What was the BIG U plan designed to do along the coastline of New York City?

Integrate nature-based solutions with existing infrastructure Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Climate Change: Socio-economic Impacts

Extreme weather events, like floods and heat waves, are becoming more frequent and severe due to climate change.
Pakistan's 2022 floods severely impacted all provinces, killing 1033 people and affecting 33 million.
Economic losses totaled $10 billion, affecting livelihoods, cattle, agriculture, and infrastructure.
Social disruption includes displacement, community loss, and disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations (e.g., women, children, poor, remote communities).
The 1% generating the most GHGs are impacting the 10 most vulnerable countries.
Rebuilding efforts face significant challenges due to financial strain.

Climate Change: Health Impacts

Climate change impacts mental health through acute, sub-acute, and chronic stressors.
Acute impacts (e.g., floods, hurricanes) can lead to PTSD, anxiety, depression, and suicide, especially with significant loss.
Sub-acute impacts (e.g., prolonged heat waves, drought) disproportionately affect farmers and indigenous populations.
Chronic impacts (e.g., changing species distribution) can create eco-anxiety, eco-grief, eco-paralysis, and eco-guilt.
Solastalgia refers to the loss of solace and nostalgia for a place due to environmental degradation.

Climate Change: Responses - Mitigation

Mitigation involves reducing greenhouse gas emissions or moving them out of the atmosphere.
Limiting warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels requires drastic reductions in emissions.
If current emission rates continue, the carbon budget will be used up by 2030.
Significant adaptation is still necessary despite mitigation efforts.

Climate Change: Responses - Adaptation

Adaptation involves adjusting and responding to the impacts of climate change.
Examples include adjusting agricultural practices and tourism strategies, like changing ski resort operations to account for the warmer climate.
Responding to drought and other changing conditions.

Climate Change: Responses - Energy Transitions

Energy transitions involve shifting from fossil fuels to a zero-carbon economy.
Electrification of electricity generation, fuel switching, and energy efficiency are key components.
Increased grid capacity is crucial for supporting electrification, however this is unevenly distributed.
Personal consumer mindset and expenses are challenges to implementing electric vehicles (EVs).

Climate Change: Responses - Just Transitions & Nature-based Solutions

Just transitions aim to address the impacts on workers in fossil fuel industries during the shift to a low-carbon economy.
Nature-based solutions are vital for building resilience and providing services (e.g., mangrove restoration in Indonesia).
Examples include peatland and mangrove restoration projects, which can reduce coastal erosion and other losses.
Planning for nature-based solutions in urban areas, like in NYC after Hurricane Sandy, is often overlooked despite great benefits.

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This quiz examines the socio-economic and health impacts of climate change, focusing on recent events like the 2022 floods in Pakistan. Discover how extreme weather affects communities, economies, and mental health, particularly among vulnerable populations. Gain insights into the significant challenges faced in rebuilding efforts after such disasters.