Climate change studies suggest the worst impacts will be felt by the wealthiest people. TRUE OR FALSE
I suppose those are the people with expensive houses on the shore. However what is meant by "worst impacts"? If it means losing the most money it may be correct. However wealthy people probably can survive the loss of shore side property without ending up homeless. They simply swallow the financial loss and build or buy a perhaps cheaper house in the mountains.
A poor person in Indonesia or a Pacific Island or a bayou or marsh or delta anywhere may not lose as much, but may have nothing to lose and no place to go. Wealthy people who own expensive winter abodes in Florida may have to stay up north in the winter, but poor people in Florida do not have a house up north to stay in when the water rises over most of the state.
So I agree financially, but not practically.
Climate change studies suggest the worst impacts will be felt by the wealthiest people. (Points : 1)
True
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To determine whether the statement "Climate change studies suggest the worst impacts will be felt by the wealthiest people" is true or false, we need to look at the findings of climate change research.
There is evidence to suggest that climate change will have disproportionate impacts on lower-income communities and developing nations. Various studies have shown that vulnerable populations, who often lack the resources to adapt and recover from extreme weather events, are more likely to bear the brunt of climate change impacts.
However, it is important to note that climate change impacts can also affect wealthier individuals and societies. Rising sea levels, extreme weather events, disrupted agriculture, and health risks are all potential consequences of climate change that can impact people across different income levels.
In summary, while there is a tendency for climate change to disproportionately affect poorer communities, it would be incorrect to say that the worst impacts will only be felt by the wealthiest people. The impacts of climate change are broad and can affect individuals and communities regardless of their wealth.