Intro; Dedication; Preface; Acknowledgments; Contents; Chapter 1: Climate Change in the Global South: Trends and Spatial Patterns; Introduction; How Much Has the Earth Warmed?; Has It Become More Dry or Wet?; Is There More Air Pollution?; Are There More Intense and Frequent Extreme Weather Events?; Has the Climate Become More Variable or Unpredictable?; What Are the Model Predictions for Future Climate?; Conclusions; References; Chapter 2: Spatial Patterns of Gender Inequalities/Inequities Across the Global South; Introduction; Human Development Index (HDI); Gender Development Index (GDI)

Gender Inequality Index (GII)Global Gender Gap Index (GGGI); Education; Empowerment; Health and Survival; Climate Vulnerability Index; References; Chapter 3: Health; Introduction; Infectious Diseases; Malaria; Dengue; Extremes; Heat Waves; Climate Variability; Global Patterns of Female Health Indicators in Relation to Climate Change and Vulnerability Index; References; Chapter 4: Water; Introduction; Water Scarcity; Water Surplus; Water Quality; Waterborne Diseases; References; Chapter 5: Climate Refugees; Introduction; Sea Level Rise; Extreme Weather Events; Food Insecurity; Conflicts