With the recent increase in extreme weather events, abnormalities are increasing in many parts of the world. It is a phenomenon that occurs as climate change caused by global warming accelerates, and experts warn that it will become more serious in the future.
1. Extreme temperature changes:
In 2023, there was an extreme heat wave around the world, with Europe and North America recording all-time high temperatures. It caused serious damage such as dehydration, heat stroke, and wildfires. On the contrary, East Asia experienced record-breaking heavy snow and cold waves, causing damage such as traffic paralysis, power outages, and building collapses.
2. Irregularity of precipitation changes:
Climate change has also led to extreme changes in precipitation. Record droughts are causing water shortages and food crises in some areas, while torrential rains and floods are causing casualties and property damage in others.
3. Increasing natural disasters:
The rise in extreme weather events is leading to an increase in natural disasters such as heat waves, droughts, heavy snow, floods, typhoons, earthquakes, and wildfires. This is causing not only socio-economic losses but also casualties, threatening community sustainability.
4. Ecosystem destruction:
Climate change is also having a serious impact on ecosystems. Extreme weather events are causing problems such as biodiversity loss, habitat destruction, and species extinction, which leads to ecosystem imbalances and resource loss.
5. Socio-economic problems:
Increased extreme weather events also affect socioeconomic problems. Damage caused by natural disasters hinders economic growth, food and water shortages cause social unrest, and deteriorating health leads to increased healthcare costs.
6. Intensifying Political Conflict:
Damage caused by climate change can intensify conflicts between countries. In particular, the damage is more severe in developing countries due to their lack of ability to adapt to climate change, which increases the need for international support.
7. Increased anxiety about the future:
The increased extreme weather events are increasing anxiety about the future. The younger generation, in particular, is expressing concern about an uncertain future caused by climate change and calling for active action to solve environmental problems.
8. Seeking a solution:
Efforts should be made to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, develop renewable energy, and establish strategies to adapt to climate change in order to address the growing number of extreme weather events and abnormalities. In addition, individuals, businesses, governments, and the international community should work together to address climate change.
Climate change is a serious threat to all of us, and if we don't act right now, we can suffer irreversible damage. We must actively cooperate at the individual, national, and international levels to respond to climate change.
