can you explain two of these points in regards to a green economy in presentation format? CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE ECONOMYFor the whole Canada in a Changing Climate report, visit Adaptation.NRCan.gc.caENERGYWarmer winters decrease theuse of natural gas and heating oilMore air conditioning in the summerincreases electricity consumptionExtreme weather is a commoncause of interruptions in power supplyHeavier spring meltscan increase flood riskMININGIn the mountains,more frequent heavy rainevents increase the chance ofmudslides and wash out roads,as well as damage mines✓ ☑Ice roads, which are usedfor transportation in the Northduring the winter, are becomingless reliableFORESTRYChanges in forest composition, pest anddisease outbreaks, and more frequent firescould lead to more mill closuresand lost jobsWinter tourism suchas skiing will suffershorter seasonsLivestock operationsmay require less heating but moreair conditioning: trees may have tobe added to pastures to provide shadeHOUSINGLand-use planners canencourage the constructionof homes in areasprotected from hazardsassociated with extremeweather eventsTOURISMWarm weather tourismsuch as camping isexpected to growMore frequentdroughts andheat wavesSubsidies and other policies promote retrofits thatimprove energy efficiency and insulation, as well asthe resiliency of older homes to extreme weatherFOODLonger and warmer growing seasonswould allow crops to be grown farthernorth, lengthen outdoor feeding seasonsfor livestock and allow Canada's maplesyrup industry to expand northwardLoss and damage due to heavy rainfall.hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires andwinter storms is now more costly thanfire and theft$INSURANCEO Permafrost thawing damagesbuildings, roads and airport runwaysExtreme weather disruptionscan delay the distribution ofsupplies, cause power failuresin factories and raiseproduction costsMANUFACTURINGClimate change can affect the availability of supplies andresources for manufacturing, such as water and timberHomeowners and businesses are alreadypaying more for insurance due to the greaterlikelihood of extreme weather000Canada

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CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE ECONOMY For the whole Canada in a Changing Climate report, visit Adaptation.NRCan.gc.ca ENERGY Warmer winters decrease the use of natural gas and heating oil More air conditioning in the summer increases electricity consumption Extreme weather is a common cause of interruptions in power supply Heavier spring melts can increase flood risk MINING In the mountains, more frequent heavy rain events increase the chance of mudslides and wash out roads, as well as damage mines FORESTRY Changes in forest composition, pest and disease outbreaks, and more frequent fires could lead to more mill closures and lost jobs Winter tourism such as skiing will suffer shorter seasons || ☑ Livestock operations may require less heating but more air conditioning: trees may have to be added to pastures to provide shade HOUSING Land-use planners can encourage the construction of homes in areas A FOOD Longer and warmer growing seasons would allow crops to be grown farther north, lengthen outdoor feeding seasons for livestock and allow Canada's maple syrup industry to expand northward Loss and damage due to heavy rainfall, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires and winter storms is now more costly than fire and theft $ C ה Ice roads, which are used for transportation in the North during the winter, are becoming less reliable O Permafrost thawing damages buildings, roads and airport runways Extreme weather disruptions can delay the distribution of supplies, cause power failures in factories and raise production costs

8th Edition

ISBN:9781544336329

Author:Robert L. Sexton

Publisher:Robert L. Sexton

Chapter1: The Role And Method Of Economics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9P