Climate Change project

Climate Change in California

Enivronmental Impact

Regional and Global Impacts

Effects on Humans & Animals

Regional Impacts: Economic Strain: Damage to agriculture, tourism, and infrastructure places a heavy burden on regional economies and recovery efforts.Increased Health Risks: Poor air quality, water scarcity, and heatwaves result in higher rates of respiratory and heat-related illnesses. Community Displacement: Rising sea levels and natural disasters force communities to relocate, creating social and economic challenges.

Wildfires

Droughts

Heatwaves

Humans: Wildfires displace thousands, disrupt agriculture, and worsen air quality, leading to health risks like heatstroke and respiratory issues.

California faces longer wildfire seasons with more intense fires, fueled by hotter temps and dry vegetation.

Prolonged periods of drought have led to reduced water levels in reservoirs like Lake Oroville, affecting water supply for millions.

Rising temps have caused record-breaking heatwaves, worsening air quality and creating health hazards.

Animals: Wildlife, like the California condor and bobcats, lose habitats from wildfires and urban sprawl, marine life is affected by warming temperatures and runoff, and droughts and fires threaten native species.

Efforts to Comabt

California is taking significant steps to combat climate change through both governmental and community efforts. The state aims to achieve 100% clean electricity by 2045 and is working to phase out gas-powered vehicles by 2035 while promoting electric vehicles. Local initiatives include urban greening, reforestation projects, and water conservation efforts like desalination plants. Additionally, California is investing in technology such as satellite-based fire prediction systems and developing drought-resistant crops to improve water efficiency. These combined efforts are aimed at reducing emissions, restoring ecosystems, and increasing resilience to climate impacts.

Global Impacts: Carbon Emissions: Wildfires release massive amounts of CO2 into the atmosphere, accelerating global warming.Global Food Security: Extreme weather events and shifting agricultural patterns disrupt global food production, leading to food shortages and rising prices. Rising Sea Levels: Melting ice caps and glaciers, combined with rising ocean temperatures, contribute to rising sea levels, threatening coastal communities worldwide.

Similar Issues Worldwide

In Australia they deal with major wildfire and massive droughts that effect agriculutre, wildlife and air quality

Nations like Greece or Spain face increasing heatwaves, wildfires, and water scarcity due to rising global temperatures.

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