Climate change - Cambridge OCRImpacts of climate change

Impacts of climate change in the UK

• sea levels could rise, covering low lying areas, in particular east England
• droughts and floods become more likely as extreme weather increases
• increased demand for water in hotter summers puts pressure on water supplies
• impact on some industries, eg Scottish ski resorts may have to close due to lack of snow

Impacts of climate change around the world

• sea level rise will affect 80 million people
• tropical storms will increase in magnitude (strength)
• species in affected areas (eg Arctic) may become extinct
• diseases such as malaria increase, an additional 280 million people may be affected