Effects of the Climate Crisis Spotlight: India
Lucas Flaherty
Industrialization and urbanization have led to an increase in carbon emissions and temperature. While developed nations contribute to this trend the most, the effects of the subsequent climate crisis are often felt most in developing areas. Some of these nations hardly contribute pollution to the atmosphere, while others have less of a choice as they must support a rising population. This is the case in many parts of India, a rapidly developing country where adverse climate conditions threaten its citizens.
India’s diverse topography renders it highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Considered the fifth most vulnerable country to climate change, India has spent increasing amounts of money in recent years fighting climate change’s dangerous effects (UNICEF,...
