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The Impact of Climate Change in the UK (Seasonal Changes (Negatives…
The Impact of Climate Change in the UK
Seasonal Changes
Positives
Less Heating Costs
Decline in Winter Mortality
Wetter Summers and Dryer Winters
Negatives
Sunlight Exposure
Summer Air Pollution Mortality and Morbidity
Urban Heat Island Effect
Sewer Overflow
Wildfires
Weather
Positives
Warmer Climate, increasing mental health in some places
Better weather can provide more tourism, attracting more people to cities with otherwise more dull weather
Negatives
Bad weather will affect mental health
Extreme weather mortality
More flooding and precipitation
Acid rain
Heatwaves likely to be more frequent and drastic
Risk of Algal Boom
Decline in Water Quality
Ecosystems
Positives
Changing of fish species could impact the fish industry
Managed retreat could create new ecosystems such as salt marshes
Rivers may revert to their natural form, creating new wetlands, boosting wildlife
Longer growing season could be beneficial to some crops, such as asparagus and onions
Negatives
Species such as the Comma butterfly may move North, damaging ecosystems
Native species may have to combat new species that come in, for resources, particularly with different breeding seasons
Natural habitats such as salt marshes and mudflats may be lost
Industry
Positives
Construction will benefit from the works required
Tourism may benefit
Manufacturing industries will have to build more flood defence
Negatives
Warm climate can damage certain crops
Damage to infrastructure
Flooding may impact fisheries
Over heating of buildings
Heatwaves can heighten pressure on the NHS
Agricultural land could be lost due to retreat
Property
Positives
Some areas will become more visited by tourists, giving a potential market for property rental
Negatives
Housing will be damaged by floods and expected damage worth £1.3 billion over the UK
Building overheating is expected, and if not built properly, could be at risk of damage
Estimated 300,000 properties at risk of flooding
Key
Social
Environmental
Economic