If the world continues to produce the same amount of carbon emissions, a child born today could be living in a world with an average temperature that's 7.2 degrees Fahrenheit (4 degrees Celsius) warmer by their 71st birthday, a new report says
Man dies in Venice's worst floods for 50 years as city calls for state of emergencyIf the world continues to produce the same amount of carbon emissions, a child born today could be living in a world with an average temperature that's 7.2 degrees Fahrenheit warmer by their 71st birthday, according to the report, published Wednesday in the medical journal The Lancet.On any given day, a 7.
Starving polar bear video goes viral 03:03A warmer world means more disease, famine, early death from natural disasters such as fire and heat waves, and more major mental health problems. Everyone will be affected, but the most vulnerable will be disproportionately threatened: children, the elderly, people with underlying health conditions and the poor.Read More"The public doesn't fully see this as a human health crisis.
"I think raising awareness through rigorous science can only benefit policymakers and the public at large, as it could lead to sound policy that would be feasible from a political standpoint. This report contributes to this important discussion," said Todd Pugatch, an associate professor at Oregon State University, who did not work on the report.
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