The poorest regions will suffer the most from climate change from "summary" of The Uninhabitable Earth by David Wallace-Wells
As the Earth warms, the consequences will not be distributed equally. The poorest regions, already struggling with poverty and lack of resources, will bear the brunt of climate change's impacts. These regions are typically located in low-lying coastal areas, where rising sea levels and more frequent extreme weather events will wreak havoc on communities. In these vulnerable regions, agriculture is a critical source of livelihood, but it will become increasingly difficult as temperatures rise and rainfall patterns shift. Droughts will become more common, leading to crop failures and food shortages. The lack of access to technology and resources to adapt t...
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