ESS11
Prof.
Jin-Yi Yu
Projected Adverse Impacts On
Human Systems
qA general reduction, with some
variation, in potential crop yields in most regions in mid-latitudes for increases in annual-average temperature of more than
a few °C.
qDecreased water availability for
populations in many water-scarce regions, particularly in the sub-tropics.
qAn increase in the number of
people exposed to vectorborne (e.g., malaria) and water-borne diseases (e.g., cholera), and an increase in heat
stress mortality.
qA widespread increase in the
risk of flooding for many human settlements (tens of millions of inhabitants in settlements studied) from both increased
heavy precipitation events and sea-level rise.
qIncreased energy demand for
space cooling due to higher summer temperatures.