What are the economic effects of extreme weather caused by climate change? - Economics Observatory

Human-made climate change is increasing the likelihood or intensity of extreme weather events. The costs of these disasters – and their effects on equality – are being underestimated, and greater urgency is required to implement mitigation policies.

Human-made climate change is increasing the likelihood or intensity of extreme weather events. The costs of these disasters – and their effects on equality – are being underestimated, and greater urgency is required to implement mitigation policies. Climate change is heating up the world. This year, the cherry trees in the main temple in Kyoto blossomed on 26 March . This is the earliest they have done so since the custodians of the temple started recording that date , more than 1,200 years ago. Sea levels are also rising and will continue to rise in the years to come. These two phenomena – wa

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