uk weather hazards

• effects of heatwaves:

  social:

  sunburn, death+ illness, sleep affected

  economic:

  outdoor work is unsafe

  hospitals under pressure

  crops + livestock affected

  environmental:

  forest fires

  river run low

  crops lost

  benefits: solar panels
• effects of heavy snow:

  social:

  meals hard to deliver

  illness increase

  economic:

  icy roads

  trains canceled

  hospitals under pressure

  environmental:

  habitats lost

  sea/ rivers freeze