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Consequences of Climate Change - Coggle Diagram
Consequences of Climate Change
Environmental
Less rainfall = less plant life = less animals = distinction
drought will be more regular
Rising sea level
Fishing would decline
Acidic seas
Change quality of water
Ice is melting
No water supply by 2100
Droughts and flooding will become more common
Animals that live on ice may become extinct
Many animals will become extinct as humans are making the greenhouse effect way faster, this means the animals don't have enough time to adjust
Salinisation increases - this is where fresh water sources such as wells are polluted by salty seawater
Coastal ecosystem damage could occur, such as mangrove swamps. These form natural barriers to storms
Increase in storms and powerful waves
affects the fish breeding grounds and ecosystems
it is estimated that up to 33% of coastal land and wetlands could be lost in the next 100 years
Harbours may become blocked by sediment due to increased rates of coastal erosion
Economic
Rising sea levels
Many countries depend on costal tourism as their main source of income. Beaches may be eroded or flooded, forcing hotels to close. People may stop visiting.
Transport systems, such as railways, roads and airports may be damaged or destroyed.
Harbors and ports may be affected, which will have an impact on fishing and trade.
3 million people will be affected in Bangladesh by 2050
Many important world cities including New York, Venice and London could be affected by flooding.
Valuable agricultural land may be lost to the sea or pollution by seawater, such as India, China or Bangladesh.
Valuable land and property will need expensive measures of costal defense.
Social
Rising sea level puts people at risk
There are 600 million people live in coastal areas that are less than 10m above sea level
People in these vulnerable areas may have to move home or even to a different country.
Some small island states, e.g. Tuvalu and Vanuatu are particularly at risk
Loss of jobs such as fishing or tourism
The numbers of people that have lost their homes due to flooding will increase
Disrupts the social, economic and environmental systems that we rely on
Increase in poverty and inequalities
Increased risk of illness and death due to the extreme heat levels and poor air quality.
The risks disproportionately affect the poorest countries and people, who are more exposed and more vulnerable to their impacts.