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Resources affecting wellbeing

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Weather hazards and atmospheric circulation

Tropical storm hazards

Responding to tropical storms

Hot desert ecosystems

Cold environment ecosystems

Glacial landscapes

Glacial landform processes

Water supply

Energy supply

  Economic wellbeing Social wellbeing
Food
  • A well-fed population is more productive, leading to economic growth.
  • Malnutrition reduces workforce efficiency and increases healthcare costs.
  • Access to sufficient, nutritious food improves health and life expectancy.
  • Food insecurity can lead to social unrest and inequality.
Water
  • Essential for agriculture, industry, and energy production (e.g. hydroelectricity).
  • Lack of clean water limits economic development and increases costs for healthcare.
  • Clean water is vital for health and hygiene, reducing diseases like cholera.
  • Water scarcity can lead to conflict and migration.
Energy
  • Powers industries, transport, and technology, driving economic growth.
  • Reliable energy supply attracts investment and creates jobs
  • Access to electricity improves quality of life (e.g. lighting, heating, education).
  • Energy poverty traps people in poverty/inequality cycles.

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