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12 Industries Set To Benefit From Global Warming

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24/7 Wall St. Insights: 

  • Global warming could create new growth opportunities in certain sectors, like agriculture in cooler regions. 
  • Warmer temperatures may also open up new possibilities, like expanded shipping routes through the Arctic.
  • Also, read “The Next NVIDIA.”

As global warming continues to reshape the planet, it’s also reshaping industries worldwide. While some sectors are feeling pressure from climate change, others are finding unexpected boosts. 

This article takes a look at 12 industries that may thrive in our warming world. Some of these aren’t very surprising, but others may be a bit unexpected!

Let’s jump in:

Why We’re Covering This

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Nature isn’t the only thing that changes due to climate change.

As industries change, it’s important to adapt, especially when investing. We’ve been staying on top of these changes for some time, and we will continue to keep you updated in the future. 

Also, consider reading our article “20 Beloved Foods That Could Disappear Forever Because of Climate Change.

1. Agriculture in Northern Regions

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Agriculture in northern regions may become more prevalent.

Once upon a time, fig trees grew as far north as Germany (during the Medieval Warm Period). If this occurs again, cooler climates in Canada and Russia will see their growing seasons extended. 

2. Renewable Energy

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Solar, wind, and geothermal sectors are all set to grow.

Increasing demands for cleaner energy sources make the renewable energy sector an obvious winner. 

3. Water Desalination

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Turning the ocean into drinkable water may soon be common.

Freshwater resources may continue to shrink, increasing the demand for desalination technologies. 

4. Construction and Infrastructure

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Shorelines may see new and differing construction in the next few years.

Cities may need to invest in better flood defenses and new types of climate-resilient infrastructure, leading to demand for this new technology.

5. Air Conditioning and HVAC

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More people will need air conditioning as the weather becomes warmer.

Hotter climates increase the demand for cooling systems, leading to an increase in the HVAC industry.

6. Insurance for Climate Resilience

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New types of insurance will likely become more common.

Specialized policies for extreme weather events may become more prevalent as climate change increases. 

7. Shipping Routes

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New shipping routes may open up.

Melting Arctic ice could open up new shipping routes between Europe and Asia that take much less time. 

8. Tourism in Cooler Climates

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Cooler countries may see an increase in tourism.

Warmer weather may increase tourism in regions that are currently cooler. 

9. Agritech and Crop Engineering

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Agriculture may see a rise in opportunities.

New crops may be needed that can withstand heat and drought, leading to new opportunities in the agrarian sector. 

10. Mining and Exploration

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Mining in colder regions may become more doable.

Thawing permafrost may expose previously unknown resources underground, leading to increased mining operations. 

11. Waste Management

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Recycling industries may continue to grow.

Industries that focus on things like recycling and water conservation may become increasingly important. 

12. Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction

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As disasters become more prevalent, services to recover from these disasters may, too.

More frequent extreme weather events may increase the demand for rebuilding efforts and recovery services. 

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