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Changing Risk
Hazard and risk are no constants. They can change over time either due to developments in exposure and vulnerability as a consequence of human activity or by variations in external hazards e.g. due to a changing climate.
This panel shows you today's risk radar and line-histograms showing you the distribution of risk for each peril accross the population for today's and future conditions (if known, otherwise constant)
Total risk score today:
Total risk score in 2080:
Natural Hazards
Natural hazards are diverse and their impact on each region unique. If a region is affected by a certain peril, its hazard can be quantified both by expected maximum impact within a certain time period or average annual conditions.
This panel shows you different perspectives on natural hazards affecting Global contextualized towards their actual risk to the society and in absolute numbers.
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Extreme PrecipitationDescription
Climate change is causing and intensifying various natural hazards, significantly impacting the planet's ecosystems, weather patterns, and human societies. Here, we compile the combined global exposure of people to the various natural hazards imposed by the climate and beyond.
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Extreme Weather Events: Climate change contributes to an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as hurricanes, heatwaves, floods, and droughts. These events can result in widespread damage to infrastructure, displacement of populations, and loss of lives.
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Sea Level Rise: The warming climate leads to the melting of glaciers and polar ice, causing sea levels to rise. This poses a threat to low-lying coastal areas, resulting in saltwater intrusion, erosion, and increased vulnerability to storm surges.
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Ocean Acidification: The absorption of excess carbon dioxide by the world's oceans is causing them to become more acidic. This can have severe consequences for marine ecosystems, particularly coral reefs and shell-forming organisms.
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Melting Glaciers and Ice Caps: Rising temperatures contribute to the retreat of glaciers and ice caps, impacting water supply for downstream communities, ecosystems, and contributing to sea level rise.
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Shifts in Ecosystems and Biodiversity: Climate change alters temperature and precipitation patterns, causing shifts in ecosystems and threatening biodiversity. Species may face challenges in adapting or migrating to suitable habitats.
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Heatwaves and Heat-Related Illnesses: Increasing temperatures lead to more frequent and intense heatwaves, posing health risks such as heat stress, heatstroke, and exacerbating existing health conditions.
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Changing Patterns of Infectious Diseases: Climate change influences the distribution of disease vectors, such as mosquitoes and ticks, expanding the range of diseases like malaria, dengue fever, and Lyme disease.
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Food Insecurity: Climate change affects agricultural productivity through changes in temperature, precipitation patterns, and the frequency of extreme weather events. This contributes to food shortages, price volatility, and threatens global food security.
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Wildfires: Rising temperatures, prolonged droughts, and changes in vegetation patterns contribute to the increased frequency and intensity of wildfires, posing threats to ecosystems, air quality, and communities.
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Water Scarcity: Changes in precipitation patterns and increased evaporation contribute to water scarcity in various regions. This affects water availability for agriculture, industry, and human consumption.
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Social and Economic Disparities: Climate change exacerbates existing social and economic inequalities, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations who often have fewer resources to adapt to changing conditions.
Addressing the impacts of climate change requires global efforts to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to changing conditions, and enhance resilience. International collaboration, sustainable practices, and effective policies are essential for minimizing the adverse effects of climate change on both natural and human systems.
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