Climate Change And The Global Economy

The world economy is a very complex system; in the system harmful externalities disrupt capital flows and determine economic productivity. Most notable of these externalities is inadvertent global warming. Spending towards research and regulation of climate change at both the national and international level are very important in determining current and future business trends. Economists and scientists worldwide continuously debate the pros and cons of emissions reduction and what consequences can quickly follow. Though many have different views on the issue, all can agree that the immediate and long term effects of climate change have become an economic matter of paramount importance. The sweeping impact from climate change will have important fiscal, financial, and macroeconomic ramifications that influence global commerce standards.

The evidence of climate change in Kenya is undeniable, while its effects on economic growth are no more mysterious; rather, they are rapidly unfolding to a startling reality and concern for humanity. Accelerated emissions of green house gases (GHGs) globally, from combustion of fossil fuels and unsustainable land use practices is the key driver of anthropogenic climate change, which is manifested in; temperature variations, frequent and extensive droughts, intensive rainfalls and floods, seasonal and regional pest and disease prevalence that result to conflicts for pasture and water resources,

Climate change is one of the most crucial issues in the twentieth century. There is much evidence to show fluctuations in weather occurring on the earth. Scientists found that the period of global warming is occurring more frequently than the previous time and rapidly increasing temperature globally. The statistic records on the nineteenth century, calculated that the surface of earth throughout the 100 years ago that had average increase of approximately 0.8C. However, during the period thirteen years ago, the average temperature increase around 0.6C and continually warming with an upward trend in the shortest period. These events cause drastic changes which affect human life such as extreme weather (hotter and colder), food and fresh water shortages and higher levels of the ocean. It is important for people to being concern what happens now. This essay will focus on the main cause of anthropogenic changing climate, in order to evaluate and link the outcome of activity.

Nowadays, the climate is changing and the temperature on Earth is rapidly increasing; changes that impact negatively our environment, health and economy. By definition, global warming is the average increase in the global temperatures. Even though some of this changes come naturally, humans are to blame too because most of their activities result in emission of greenhouse gases which are the main cause of global warming. Due to high use of modern technology, the average temperature on earth has increased by 1.40F since 1980’s. Deforestation and the burning of fossil fuels are the number one causes of global warming. Therefore, it is important to discuss the negative consequences that global warming is having on the United States economy.

Climate change is important because it affect everyone around the world. Scientist has said that during the twenty-century the average temperature has increased 0.6 Celsius. There are several warning that have been linked to people and the things we do to the environment like: factories, cutting down forest, driving cars and releasing toxic gases in the atmosphere. In the Artic glaciers are melting faster than the snow can freeze and restore them. All these things contribute to the warning signs we see today in global warming and climate change.

Straightaway, I knew that the topic that I felt was most interesting to me was geoengineering. I felt it was important enough to research since it could affect everyone on the globe. I wanted to know the reasons behind it, so I began the research process questioning if we know enough about climate change to put geoengineering techniques into play. The research process has not only given me time to learn more about a subject I find so important, but I have gained much more knowledge about climate change in general, and the experience has taught me how to critically look at opposing sides to a topic just as intently as I would my own view.

Climate change has emerged as one of the most substantial issues facing the international community. In the past two decades numerous multilateral negotiations have taken place within the United Nations to determine which countries should take the most responsibility for climate change mitigation. Developed countries from the Global North assert that all countries should bear the same responsibility to reduce emissions and combat climate change. In contrast, the Global South expresses that mitigation should take an equitable approach, distributing responsibility based on factors such as standard of living, and previous emissions. The development of the Global North relied upon the exploitation of the environment to achieve its current standard of living, creating the problem of climate change over decades of greenhouse gas emissions. An examination of historical carbon emissions, climate justice, and transnational corporations in the Global South will prove that imposing climate change mitigation on the Global South is unjust, and poses a threat to the standard of living in developing countries.

The issue of global climate change is one of the most popular debates in modern day society. For decades, scientists have been battling to find the source of our global climate change. This matter brings to us whether or not humans are accelerating the process of global climate change. Scientists have provided solid evidence of global climate change by humans in multiple studies, but others believe that climate change is caused solely by nature and the naturalness of the Earth’s cycle. According to National Aeronautics and Space Administration, also known as NASA, over 97% of climate scientists agree that global warming is mostly likely caused by human activities. In our society today, there is a lot of misconception of the definition of weather and climate. As these two terms are often associated with each other, they are not the same. Mark Twain simply summed up the definition for us: “Climate is what you expect; weather is what you get”. According to Andrew Dessler, a science politician, climate is the behavior of the environment throughout a long period of time, usually a decade or so, whereas weather refers to the actual temperature of the atmosphere at a particular period of time. “Climate change”, however, is “any systematic change in the long-term statistics of climate elements (such as temperature, pressure, or winds) sustained over several decades or longer” (Dessler). Our society often forgets that our current projects are not always necessarily benefiting us,

Global climate change is an issue that is taking part in an increasing number of conversations worldwide. Many concerns have risen due to climate change, with one of those concerns being the negative effect climate change has on natural disasters and health. “Global warming and climate change refer to an increase in average global temperatures. Natural events and human activities are believed to be contributing to an increase in average global temperatures” (Global Issues, 2015). This is primarily caused by an increase release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. ”The greenhouse gases include carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride. Greenhouse gases act together to absorb the earth’s infrared radiation and solar heat and limit radiant heat loss, arming the earth’s surface and increasing surrounding tropospheric temperatures” (Diaz, 2006).

"It is urgent and the time frame is critical and it has to be right now," said Vicki Arroyo, executive director of the Georgetown Climate Center at Georgetown Law. "We can 't lose another four years, much less eight years" (Neuhauser).

Concerns about the relation between economic growth and development, and environmental issues have been emerging, including the discussion whether fundamental changes in society is required to realize long-term environmental sustainability. Several measures have been introduced in order to address climate change; on the other hand, the extent to which climate change has changed the way we understand economic growth and development is controversial. This essay will argue that climate change has changed the way we understand economic growth and development to a limiting extent with the following underpinnings; powerful economic institutions such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund have not taken environmental issues into

The increasing severity and frequency of climate change impacts calls for an immediate need to alter the way we conceive and respond to developing issues. Challenges such as war and financial recessions tend to be relatively short, over in less than ten years. Election cycles and national plans are usually over in less than five. By contrast, climate change and its impacts are set to progressively and noticeably worsen over the next twenty years and accelerate catastrophically into the final half of this century and beyond. Unless measures are put in place over the near term. We must pro-actively consider climate change problems in the long-term and find sustainable solutions that will help vulnerable populations adapt to unavoidable impact while advocating for global changes needed to slow climate change’s pace.

Climate change and mitigation policies need to be aligned with development priorities (Rennkamp, 2013; Winkler et al., 2012; Wlokas et al., 2012). The alleviation of poverty and inequality cannot be additional co-benefits of mitigation policies (Rennkamp, 2013). It is necessary that conventional development policies take mitigation policies into consideration (IPCC, 2007). Therefore, to align development priorities a shift to sustainable development is required (Mwakosonda, 2006).

Global warming presents a huge problem in the world today, but not every scientist believes this. They think that the weather is just supposed to change naturally. If you look around there is evidence to support this theory. The sea level is rising, the global temperature has become warmer, the oceans are not as cold, and the Arctic ice has begun to disappear. Greenhouse effect and the depletion of the ozone layer also contributes to Global warming. There are many predictions about Global warming, the Greenhouse effect, sea level rising. Scientist have various predictions on how life on Earth will change by the year 2100.

System thinking is considered as one of the most effective tools to solve sustainability challenges such as pollution, over population, climate change, poverty…. One of the sustainable development problems is pollution in oceans which is increasingly becoming a controversial and wicked environmental problem all over the world. Although governments are trying to solve this issue, marine pollution continues to rise and threat the survival of a large number of marine species then, it cause the imbalance in marine ecosystems and the effects on economic development, human society. A considerable amount of research has been done in order to clarify the status of ocean pollution, the cause of the problem and its impact and then propose remedial measures. This essay aims to identify clearly the main reason why system thinking is the better way than others in solving the wicked problem, especially , in dealing with in ocean pollution problems through pointing out and analyzing the causes and effects of this issues on the three pillars of sustainability including economics, environment and human health, followed by an investigation of evidence which appears to support it in these areas and lastly, conclusion regarding this issue will be provided with clear explanations and justification.