How might global warming affect my health and well-being?
Exactly how global warming will impact individual locations, let alone individuals, is uncertain. But because global temperatures, rainfall, sea levels and the frequency of extreme weather are expected to increase, you could be affected in many ways. Your health and comfort could be affected if your region experiences more frequent heat waves and worse air pollution. These health concerns are especially serious if you are or care for the very young, very old, or if you have heart and respiratory problems. In the winter time you may feel milder temperatures. You may pay higher energy bills for air conditioning in summer, and lower bills for heating in winter. If you live in the country’s interior, particularly in dry areas, water shortages may be more frequent, leading to more restrictions on your water usage. If you live along the coast, your home may be threatened by sea level rise and an increase in storm intensity. The cost of food may change as farmers and the food industry adapt t
