Impacts of climate change
Learn about the environmental, economic and social impacts of climate change.
Impacts of climate change in the UK
- sea levels could rise, covering low lying areas, in particular east England
- droughts and floods become more likely as extreme weather increases
- increased demand for water in hotter summers puts pressure on water supplies
- impact on some industries, eg Scottish ski resorts may have to close due to lack of snow
Impacts of climate change around the world
- sea level rise will affect 80 million people
- tropical storms will increase in magnitude (strength)
- species in affected areas (eg Arctic) may become extinct
- diseases such as malaria increase, an additional 280 million people may be affected