An experienced economist, Philip H. Brown has published over 50 articles in peer-reviewed journals about diverse topics. One issue that Philip H. Brown has discussed at length through his work as an economist is the spectrum of effects produced by climate change, not just physical ones. Though the physical impact of climate change is apparent, the social impact is also important and extends to less obvious aspects of people’s daily lives. The problems with increased frequency of extreme weather events like hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural disasters involve more than the immediate physical damage. People living in areas at increased risk for these events face constant psychological harm, due to the possibility of having to evacuate from their homes at a moment’s notice. In these areas, due to the increased frequency and severity of these events, these locations' chemistry and biology negatively change. Natural safeguards against damage, like beaches to weather storms, or more moist soils to support vegetation, are either less effective or nonexistent. Though not as apparent as severe weather events, rising sea levels and prolonged summers strain infrastructure and food supplies. Heavier rainfall pollutes underground water reserves, when sediment seeps into them. Roads and bridges face more danger of damage due to more intense storms. Droughts make growing certain crops more difficult, increasing their prices and inducing scarcity.

1. The Social Effects of Climate Change
Philip H Brown

2. Introduction
An experienced economist, Philip H. Brown has published over 50 articles in
peer-reviewed journals about diverse topics. One issue that Philip H. Brown has
discussed at length through his work as an economist is the spectrum of
effects produced by climate change, not just physical ones. Though the
physical impact of climate change is apparent, the social impact is also
important and extends to less obvious aspects of people’s daily lives.

3. The problems with increased frequency of extreme weather events like
hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural disasters involve more than the
immediate physical damage. People living in areas at increased risk for these
events face constant psychological harm, due to the possibility of having to
evacuate from their homes at a moment’s notice. In these areas, due to the
increased frequency and severity of these events, these locations' chemistry
and biology negatively change. Natural safeguards against damage, like
beaches to weather storms, or more moist soils to support vegetation, are
either less effective or nonexistent.

4. Though not as apparent as severe weather events, rising sea levels and
prolonged summers strain infrastructure and food supplies. Heavier rainfall
pollutes underground water reserves, when sediment seeps into them. Roads
and bridges face more danger of damage due to more intense storms.
Droughts make growing certain crops more difficult, increasing their prices
and inducing scarcity.