Climate change impacts disproportionately affect vulnerable communities from "summary" of Losing Earth by Nathaniel Rich
The devastation caused by climate change is not distributed equally. The ones who suffer the most are those who are least capable of defending themselves - the vulnerable communities. These communities, often already grappling with poverty and lack of resources, bear the brunt of the impacts of a changing climate. Extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and heatwaves, hit these communities the hardest. They lack the resources to adequately prepare for or recover from such disasters. Their homes, often located in low-lying areas or near pollution sources, are more susceptible to damage. The health of community members, already compromised by existing environmental hazards, deteriorates further in the face of climate change impacts. Economic disparities deepen as vulnerable communities face disruptions to their livelihoods. Agriculture is particularly hard hit, as changing weather patterns make it difficult to grow crops or raise livestock. This further exacerbates food insecurity and m...
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