21 - Rising Temperatures

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Cause

Energy Budget

Energy Budget

As mentionned on card 21, this is the temperature of the air, above ground, in average on the Earth.

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Consequences

Disruption of the Water Cycle

Rising Temperatures

Terrestrial Biodiversity

Rising Temperatures

Decline in Agricultural Yields

Rising Temperatures

In northern countries, a little increase in temperature can lead to better yields, but in southern countries, it's the contrary: Any degree warmer is a decrease in yields.

Heatwaves

Rising Temperatures

Permafrost

Rising Temperatures

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Other possible consequences

Vectors of Disease

Rising Temperatures

The vectors of disease card is generally linked to the Terrestrial Biodiversity card because disease vectors are a sub-part of biodiversity, but it can also be linked to the same causes as the biodiversity card, i.e. Disruption of the Water Cycle and Rising Air Temperatures.

Human Health

Rising Temperatures