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Climate change is a problem that we all need to tackle: it causes the destruction of crops and crops, it causes temperatures to increase, the polar caps melt... The consequences of global warming are many and devastating, but beyond those better known , is causing other harmful effects on the planet and on people that you probably don't know . New call to action Therefore, today we want to talk to you about five consequences of global warming that you may not have even heard of, because it is necessary to be aware of all the risks involved in continuing to turn our backs on the planet. Download here our free guide on tricks for leading an eco-friendly life, full of tips for adopting healthy and sustainable habits. Climate change is a global phenomenon and, therefore, affects us all at unthinkable levels, but being aware of it is the only way to make ourselves see, once and for all, the need to fight against this problem. . It's time to open your eyes! global-warming-consequences 5 little-known consequences of global warming Although there are many more, some that the scientific community is already investigating and others that are surely still to come, today we want to highlight these 5 consequences of global warming that stand out from those that are always commented on: 1. The number of depressions increases Extreme weather affects the level of stress , anxiety and even depression of the population.
Living in a polluted city causes us stress because the particles suspended in the air produce oxidation of proteins and lipids, which reduces the metabolic effect of the body. Furthermore, the combination of stress and pollution makes cases of gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases, among others, more frequent, since it contributes to a decrease in the body's defenses. Depressions Europe Mobile Number List will increase due to climate change © iStockPhoto 2. Global warming is affecting the duration of pregnancies As we were informed from El Páis , according to a study carried out in Colombia by the World Bank Group (the international organization specialized in finance that depends on the United Nations), extreme heat causes more premature births; For now, the differences are not alarming but we will have to start considering what will happen if temperatures continue to rise more and more. New call to action 3. Animal migration patterns change Temperature changes, both on land and in sea water, are causing migratory animals to modify their cycles and, therefore, many ecosystems are being destroyed: some due to overpopulation and others due to losing individuals that were part of their delicate balance.
The insurance sector will be affected forever With an increasing rate of natural disasters, the sector sees risks increasing non-stop and, therefore, costs as well. The Association of British Insurers has been preparing the Financial Risk of Climate Change since 1990 , in which they evaluate the costs of this phenomenon, but more and more countries are preparing their own reports to alleviate the consequences of this reality. 5. The so-called "Climate Refugees" will increase: people who are forced to move due to climate change The United Nations estimates that in 2050 there will be 150 million environmental refugees (more than 1% of the expected world population for that year, about 10 billion), who will have to abandon their homes due to droughts, floods, coastal erosion and ground. Nabonswendé with his family is 34 years old, has two wives and 7 children. He lives in the community of Wapassi, in Burkina Faso. The weather is increasingly unpredictable in Wapassi and the peasant population suffers the effects of climate change that directly affects their crops and, therefore, their diet. (c) Pablo Tosco / Oxfam Intermón The reality of the global consequences of all these consequences can be devastating.