Effects of Climate Change

Published on 06 Aug 2024

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Physical

Extreme weather

An intense cyclonic storm that hit the coast, causing severe weather damages to the land. This was not experienced in Malaysia, until Pabuk hit in 2019.

Intense drought

A long period of low rainfall, causing water shortages, also known as a drought

Rising sea level

A long period of low rainfall, causing water shortages, also known as a droughtCEO

Warming oceans

The ocean absorbs most of the extra heat in the atmosphere from greenhouse gas emissions, causing ocean temperatures to rise

Earth biome

Seasonality disruption

Changing of weather due to climate change has shifted the seasonality pattern. This will affect the biological rhythm of many living things, may it be in reproductive cycle or food chain

Food chain

Climate change disrupts food chains by altering species' habitats and interactions, threatening ecosystem stability

Desertification

Changes of environmental conditions in an area due to climate change, causing it to be inhabitable by animals or plants. This resulted in living things deserting the area

Agriculture and food security

Climate change affecting crop yields, water availability, and pest distribution. This resulted in changes of agricultural suitability and patterns, further worsening global food insecurity

Geopolitics

Energy transition

Switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy changes global energy partnerships and economic strategies, affecting political relationships around the world

Migration and displacement

Switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy changes global energy partnerships and economic strategies, affecting political relationships around the world

Conflict

Climate change can lead to more competition for limited resources like water and land, potentially causing conflicts between countries

Human wellness

Water stress related disease

Increased the risk of water scarcity and waterborne diseases by disrupting water availability and quality, particularly affecting at risk communities

Heat-related illness and mortality

Increases the likelihood of heat-related illnesses and deaths from dehydration and heat exertion

Respiratory illness

Worsens respiratory illnesses with the increase of air pollution, such as ozone and particulate matter. This can worsen conditions like asthma and lung disease