As often seems the case, less developed countries seem
to receive the bulk of the impact when it comes to
negative world developments. The third world and climate
modification is no different.
Third World and Climate
modification
By definition, climate modification impacts the globe as
a whole. That being said, is it possible to predict
specific results in certain regions of the world? While
there is no definitive answer, the impact on third world
countries in Asia and Africa has been the subject of
much discussion. Let’s take a look.
Africa is considered a third world continent because a
vast majority of the African countries have
underdeveloped economies and living standards.
Unfortunately, Africa is also believed to be one of the
most heavily impacted areas when it comes to climate
modification. More than half the people in Africa live
in rural areas with agricultural economies. These
communities rely heavily on naturally occurring rain
resources, to wit, planned irrigation is minimal. This,
of course, results in the horrific famines we see on
television. Climate modification is predicted to
devastate Africa because it is believed the greenhouse
effect will reduce the amount of rain received on the
continent. As the Sahara Desert expands, less land will
be available for farming and the problem will grow
worse. Malnutrition from famines will lead to weak
immune systems and disease will be prevalent. If the
predictions are accurate, Africa could become a living
nightmare.
Climate modification could devastate Asia as well. You
might be surprised to learn that over 60 percent of the
human population lives in greater Asia. This mass of
humanity has stretched agricultural and health resources
to the maximum. To top it off, large population centers
sit right on the coastline in flat areas only a few feet
above sea level.
If climate modification trends continue, we will be
saying goodbye to large chunks of Asia. Cities such as
Jakarta, Tokyo and Bangkok sit at sea level. If the
melting polar caps result in a three foot rise in sea
levels as predicted, these cities will be underwater.
Countries such as Vietnam, Indonesia and Bangladesh are
expected to lose 37,000 square miles of coastline under
a similar situation. Over 34 million people will
suddenly have to move to already congested population
centers. Economies, health care and food supplies will
undoubtedly reach critical levels.
Is there any good news when discussing the third world
and climate modification? Yes. The first step is to put
regulations in place that reduce greenhouse gases.
Second, proactive planning must be undertaken to account
for these potential effects of third world climate
modification.
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