changing climate

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what is climate change
the long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns
what are the social impacts of climate change on the uk
more pests and diseases due to forest fires
million of people could suffer from water shortages by the 2050s
what are the economic impacts of climate change on the uk
sea defences are likely to cost 10 billion
high temperature so tourism will increase and this will increase jobs
heating costs will fall for households
what are the environmental impacts of climate change on the uk
salt marches may become flooded and eroded
droughts will affect crop production due to the lack of rainfall
new wetlands created and will boost wildlife
what are the social impacts of climate change on the world
an increase in people who lose their homes due to flooding
people in Tuvalu and Vanuata are at risk due to coastal erosion so hey have to move homes
what are the the economic impacts of climate change on the world
transport systems like railways and airports may be damaged or destroyed
beaches may become eroded so people cannot visit
what are the environmental impacts of climate change on the world
damage to coastal ecosystems e.g. coral reefs
penguins lose their habitats due to melting sea ice in Antarctica
how is climate change caused
burning fossil fuels e.g. coal, gas
deforestation
farming livestock