Scientists around the world are sounding the alarm. Global warming is gaining momentum, the average annual temperature is rising at a rapid pace. And the fault of everything is the man himself, who conducts uncontrolled destructive activity, not thinking about the state of nature and his future. Scientists have made 10 terrifying predictions that may become reality in the foreseeable future.
Yield will decrease significantly
Scientists believe that difficult times will soon come for farmers. Severe droughts and floods will occur in different regions of the world, due to which the quality and quantity of the crop will decline. In the near future, the harvest of corn and legumes will decline by about 25%. In the next century, the climate will become too hot for the cultivation of walnuts and almonds. And if you consider that the soil around the world is rapidly depleting, then the scale of the coming catastrophe is simply terrifying.
It will become difficult to breathe
Due to the worsening climate, more and more people will suffer from asthma and allergies every year. This is due not only to a decrease in the amount of oxygen in the air, but also to an increase in pollen and bloom season. In some areas where abnormal precipitation will fall out, a catastrophic spread of fungi and mosses will begin in residential premises. They also trigger asthma attacks.
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Transport infrastructure will suffer
Today, many types of transport are available to a person in order to get to the desired point in the shortest possible time. But the transport infrastructure is highly sensitive to climate change. Researchers believe that by 2050, most of the world's bridges will be at risk of collapse due to high temperatures and abnormal rainfall.
The ocean is rapidly swallowing land, covering more than 70,000 miles of highways. Railroad tracks will be damaged due to heat and rain, and some routes will be closed. Scientists are already racking their brains over how the transport problem will be solved in 2050.
Mortality will rise
Scientists believe that high temperatures will kill people. In America alone, the death toll from global warming is projected to reach 2,000 annually by 2090. As the concentration of oxygen in the air decreases, the incidence of heart attacks and strokes will increase. The life expectancy of older people will be reduced by about 4%.
Reducing the number of fish in rivers and oceans
Scientists predict that by the end of this century, the acidification of waters in seas and rivers will reach a critical level. This will lead to a significant reduction in the population of shrimp, oysters, crabs and other marine life. It is planned to reduce the production of seafood by almost 50%.
The so-called "red tides" pose a serious danger to fish. This is an abundant algae bloom, blocking the access of oxygen to the water. Fish will not be able to breathe normally and will begin to die en masse.
In the coming decades, researchers predict that extreme heat will destroy a large number of coral reefs that support the diversity of marine fauna.
Sea fish is also endangered. High temperatures have already caused fatal diseases in several freshwater fish species.
Mental health worsens
Extreme climate change can have serious consequences for human mental health. In particular, people will be more prone to stress, depression and anxiety. Also, experts believe that due to the abnormal heat, the number of suicides and bouts of aggression will increase. The hospitalization rate for people with mental illness will increase significantly.
Interestingly, the increase in stress levels will affect absolutely everyone. The fact is that due to the abnormal heat, people will have less and less time for outdoor activities, sports and socializing. This is extremely negative for mental health.
There will be more insects
Global warming creates a very favorable breeding ground for insects. There will be more and more mosquitoes, ticks and other pests. They will tolerate serious illnesses such as infections and fevers. In particular, scientists predict that by 2050 the number of cases of diseases due to insect bites will double.
Spread of food and waterborne diseases
The rise in air temperature contributes to the creation of a favorable environment for the spread of food and water diseases. The pathogenic microflora will infect seafood and cause thousands of human cases each year. The northern and northeastern waters are predicted to be most affected.
Abnormal rainfall and flooding can cause sewage to be washed out of the sewer system and into agricultural fields. This will lead to the spread of serious infections, including hepatitis A, typhoid fever, salmonellosis, and so on.
Decreased performance
Because of the abnormal heat, people will physically not be able to work as much as they do now. Scientists estimate that by 2090 the loss of working time will reach 570 million hours. The agrarian industry stands apart. In this area, losses will reach 2 billion working hours.
Reduction of the meat and dairy industry
In 2010, cows experienced heat stress, which caused the meat and dairy industry to lose over a billion dollars. The next peak of the problem, according to researchers' forecasts, will be reached in 2022. It is believed that by this time the temperature will become critical both for the cattle themselves and for the vegetation that animals feed on.
Do you think scientists' predictions will come true?
Olga Ivanovna
