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The Impact of Climate Change on the UK (Higher temperatures – Greatest…
The Impact of Climate Change on the UK
Higher temperatures – Greatest increase in Southern England – 3.9°C by 2080
Environmental
Species moving North to areas with lower temperatures – upsetting natural ecosystems and leading to species extinction
E.G. the comma butterfly
Greater evaporation and more widespread heatwaves could mean more irrigation is required for agriculture
WIldfires could become more common affecting settlements & destroying habitats
Social
Increased evaporation could lead to water shortages, especially in the South-East where population density is increasing
Deaths from cold-related illnesses may decrease
Economic
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Roads and railways may need more maintenance with extreme hot temperatures as tarmac melts and railways buckle
Opening of the Arctic navigation, improving transport and trade with Asian countries
Sea level rise – 12-76cm by 2095
Social
Environmental
Economic
Rainfall changes – increases of 16% in parts of Western UK and decreases of 23% in parts of Southern England
Economic
Environmental
Social