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What can climate change drastically affect?
The well-being of people
What is social disruption?
What is one challenge caused by climate change for families?
What can pollution from wildfires lead to?
Asthma attacks
What can scarcity of resources lead to?
Conflict and instability
How does climate change affect agriculture?
Causes crop failures
What is a potential effect of heat on people's health?
How has the amount of sustainable financial products changed from 2010 to 2021?
Increased from 150 billion to 2.7 trillion
What has Canada done to combat climate change?
Switching to renewable energy
How much did the damages from natural disasters in the U.S. amount to in 2015?
26.4 billion
What does climate change do to the likelihood of natural disasters?
Increases risks
What happens to people when they are forced to migrate due to climate change?
They face stress and hardship
What can rising sea levels cause?
Storms and floods
How can transportation be affected by climate change?
Damage to roads and railways
What is one way climate change affects transportation?
Delays due to wildfires
What can climate change do to the infrastructure of cities?
Cause significant damage
What can rising temperatures lead to regarding air travel?
Difficulty of take off
What is the average monthly cost for insurance in British Columbia?
$100-$142
How can climate change affect the spread of diseases?
Makes it spread more easily
What is one potential consequence of agricultural losses?
Higher food prices and job losses