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7 Interaction Between Earth and Societal Systems
Pages 65-72

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From page 65...
... . THE DISTRIBUTION OF POPULATION HEALTH AND CONSUMPTION RISK IN LOW-, MIDDLE-, AND HIGH INCOME COUNTRIES: THE ROSE PARADIGM REVISITED Lisa Berkman, Director, Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies, Harvard University Lisa Berkman explained she would focus on public health issues, and include the perspectives of demographers, epidemiologists, and economists to discuss four statements: 1.
From page 66...
... Berkman argued that when considering the drivers for climate change and world health, responsibility rests with rich nations. While population is an important issue, consumption is equally important, and consumption is clearly the purview of the wealthier nations.
From page 67...
... . She said that climate change is an example where legitimate coercion may be critical.
From page 68...
... This model looks at historical data to assess the importance of demographic, economic, and technological factors on the emissions that cause climate change. It essentially converts the IPAT model (see summary of Turner's talk, Chapter 2)
From page 69...
... For example, aging and urbanization in such models can lead to different levels of labor productivity and consumption behavior, which then lead to different levels of economic growth and production structure, which in turn influence emissions. Education can also influence emissions through its links to fertility (see Lutz's discussion of maternal education, Chapter 6)
From page 70...
... population distribution in the year 2100 show a more concentrated picture of population than at present, with more people living along the coasts. For instance, it is projected that Florida will double its coastal population by 2100 even though coastal populations are more vulnerable to climate change effects.
From page 71...
... O'Neill pointed out that the importance of climate change should not be calibrated from public statements of just anyone. He acknowledged that the science of climate change has not been communicated effectively enough, although he said the IPCC data contain the most reasonable assessment of current status and future projections.
From page 72...
... The difference between the tail and the bottom of a population distribution was questioned. Berkman suggested a concentration on high-risk populations (the bottom one-third of the socioeconomic status)


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