337Economics of Climate Change and Socioeconomic Implications
4. How many economic ramications can you think of that could be a
result of drought and desertication? Are they short or long term,
and how much of society would they ultimately affect?
5. Using an atlas, locate at least twelve major seaports and discuss the
economic and socioeconomic ramications of climate change, both
short and long term.
6. In addition to the impacts discussed, what other impacts can you
think of that farmers will face in a warming world?
7. In addition to the impacts discussed, what other impacts can you
think of that ranchers will face in a warming world?
8. What mitigation steps can farmers and ranchers begin to take now to
minimize the economic damage ...