Summary: The article "COP 21: Five ways climate change could affect Africa" explains a few of the numerous effects that climate change has and will have on Africa. The greatest effect is water scarcity caused by long droughts. This is causing a decline in agriculture because the majority of crops cannot survive the harsh conditions. One way farmers are adapting is by finding alternative crops that can survive. For example, farmers in Southern Africa have begun to grow the more durable cassava rather than maize. Also, higher water temperatures in East Africa will lead to an increase in the mosquito population, causing more outbreaks of the deadly disease in areas that have not experienced it before.
Personal Analysis: I feel that climate change has and will continue to have a very large impact on Africa and its people. Life in the world’s poorest continent will continue to get harder and harder. It is sad to see that this destruction was brought about by our carelessness for the environment. Soon, the majority of people in Africa won’t even have access to water, yet we still do nothing to prevent this from happening. It will soon be too late to do anything.
Discussion Question: How do you think these effects can be prevented and mitigated?
I think the government and some organizations should support cities that encourage healthy activities for individuals and the climate.
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