Enhancing Persuasion on Climate Change

Read the following excerpt from a scientific article discussing climate change:

Climate change is not merely an environmental concern; it serves as a harbinger of social upheaval. The increasing frequency of extreme weather events and rising sea levels threaten to displace millions. Furthermore, the inequities faced by vulnerable communities—often the first and worst affected—complicate mitigation efforts, leading to a cycle of poverty and instability.

To better convey the urgency of this issue, the author considers restructuring the argument. What would be the most effective strategy to enhance the persuasive power of the argument?