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    The document discusses how artificial intelligence has the potential to help address climate change through applications such as precision agriculture, renewable energy optimization, disaster prediction and response. It provides current examples of climate-related disasters that have occurred in 2023 and discusses the health impacts of climate change according to reports from NOAA and WHO.

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    The document discusses how artificial intelligence has the potential to help address climate change through applications such as precision agriculture, renewable energy optimization, disaster prediction and response. It provides current examples of climate-related disasters that have occurred in 2023 and discusses the health impacts of climate change according to reports from NOAA and WHO.

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    The document discusses how artificial intelligence has the potential to help address climate change through applications such as precision agriculture, renewable energy optimization, disaster prediction and response. It provides current examples of climate-related disasters that have occurred in 2023 and discusses the health impacts of climate change according to reports from NOAA and WHO.

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    The document discusses how artificial intelligence has the potential to help address climate change through applications such as precision agriculture, renewable energy optimization, disaster prediction and response. It provides current examples of climate-related disasters that have occurred in 2023 and discusses the health impacts of climate change according to reports from NOAA and WHO.

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    ARTIFICIAL intelligence has the potential to revolutionise our response

    to the concerns of climate change and climatic disasters. The


    convergence of AI and climate action holds promise not only for
    enhancing our ability to adapt to a changing environment but also for
    developing sustainable solutions that may help mitigate the factors
    behind climate change.
    Climate change is driven by anthropogenic activities, causing
    greenhouse gas emissions and global warming, and posing severe risks
    such as rising sea levels, ecosystem disruption, the endangering of
    species, and altered ocean currents. Frequent climatic events such as
    hurricanes, droughts, floods and wildfires cause biodiversity loss and
    pose health risks. From precision agriculture and renewable energy
    optimisation to disaster prediction and response, AI is driving innovation
    that can reshape our approach to climate-related issues.
    Current examples
    • In 2023, a surge in climate change-induced disasters occurred
    worldwide. Hurricane Idalia, originating in the Caribbean in 2023,
    attained Category 3 status and left widespread destruction in Perry,
    Florida in its wake.
    • Closer to home, in June this year, Cyclone Biparjoy threatened
    Pakistan’s coastline and severely impacted Gujarat in India,
    necessitating evacuations and causing casualties. Severe floods struck
    Greece, Türkiye, and Bulgaria in September 2023 with heavy rains
    causing flooding and landslides. Rwanda also experienced floods and
    landslides in May 2023.
    According to NOAA
    According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, over the
    past two decades, rising temperatures, prolonged droughts and arid conditions have
    elevated wildfire risks.

    • A lot has been written about the causes of climate change and how those who
    pollute the least are affected the most, environmental injustice and ways to deal
    with unabated fossil fuel extraction, greenhouse effects, global warming, melting
    glaciers and rising waters.
    • For almost three decades, the United Nations has been bringing together member
    states for global climate change summits. During this period, climate change has
    taken centre stage, globally. In 2015, the historic Paris Agreement was adopted by
    196 world leaders with the aim of containing the increase in the average global
    temperature to below two degrees Celsius, above pre-industrial levels, and to pursue
    efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels,
    recognising that this would significantly reduce the risks and impacts of climate
    change
    Effect on human health
    • climate change affects human health in many direct and indirect
    ways. Primarily, climate change and its various manifestations occur
    due to the rise in global temperatures. As a result, the frequency and
    intensity of heatwaves are increasing.
    • Prolonged exposure to high day and nighttime temperatures produce
    cumulative physiological stress on the human body which exacerbates
    the top causes of distress and death globally, including respiratory and
    cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus and renal disease. And
    every physical stress also results in mental distress and emotional
    disorder.
    Addressing these problems in emergency settings on a large scale and over a
    period of time puts huge stress on healthcare systems which themselves are
    badly affected. Pakistan is passing through such a situation, which the WHO
    has characterised as “public health crises”. Climate change effects such as
    rising sea levels, collapsing ice shelves, and greater volcanic activity are linked
    to the increased threat of tsunamis. The 2004 tsunami alone caused 227,000
    deaths and unfathomable misery

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