Chapter 15-Climate Change and Human Health

how many people die annually from climate change associated issues

150,000

urban heat islands

urban areas are hotter than surrounding, less urbanized areas

causes of urban heat islands

dark surfaces heat up a lot, vegetation actively cools

when is urban heating particularly large compares to the surrounding rural areas?

downtown areas stay hotter at night.

why are urban heat islands particularly bad in columbus?

they disproportionately affect low income areas since those areas have less tree coverage.

how does crop yield change with temperature incrase

exposure to temperatures in the upper 80’s or higher dramatically reduces yield

how does the nutrient content of crops changes with increasing CO2 levels?

protein, zinc, and iron decrease with higher CO2 for wheat, rice, and maize

CO2 malnutrition

1.4 billion kids and women living in areas with iron deficiency prevalence, for these people, iron supply could drop by 3.8%

power dissipation index

aggregate measure of storm intensity, frequency, and duration