When they tell you that the global average temperature is increasing and that rainfall is decreasing in many parts of the world, it is easy for you to think that it will not have any benefit for humans. But yes, it does.
According to a study by Nick Obradovich and published in the journal 'Nature Human Behavior', global warming will lead Americans to exercise more.
As winters get less cold, people tend to want to go outside and exercise more. By the end of the century, those living in cities like North Dakota, Minnesota, and Maine could benefit greatly. According to study, they could increase their physical activity by 2,5%.
But unfortunately those who live in the south, especially near the desert, most likely will have to spend more time at home since the temperatures outside could be unbearable. Arizona, southern Nevada and southeastern California could experience the largest decline in activity by the end of the century.
To reach this conclusion, Obradovich analyzed government surveys related to activity habits, daily weather information from when the interviews were conducted, and simulations of future weather conditions. Thus, he realized that When the thermometer read 28 degrees Celsius or higher, people in general have less desire to go out.
Still, although this is a small benefit for some cities, the reality is that global warming is more of a threat than a benefitAs Dr. Howard Frumkin, a professor of environmental health at the University of Washington, put it. The arrival of tropical insects in temperate zones could put the lives of many people at risk, not only in America, but in all parts of the planet that have a temperate climate.