Answer to Question #121060 in Geomatics for George

Question

Using named examples, asses the extent to which the social and economic impacts of climate change has greater significance than environmental impacts.

Answer 1

According to "Climate Change Impacts on Urban Planning in the Cities" by S. Aboelnaga and H. Shalaby (November 24, 2017), urban areas are very sensitive to the increased rainfall intensity because of flooding and other consequences caused by climate change. This will decrease the efficiency of factories and services provided.