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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
  • industry may be impacted, 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