the oceanThe climate of the Earth is always changing. In the past it has altered as a result of natural causes. Nowadays, however, the term climate change is generally used when referring to changes in our climate which have been identified since the early part of the 1900's. The changes we've seen over recent years and those which are predicted over the next 80 years are thought to be mainly as a result of human behaviour rather than due to natural changes in the atmosphere.
The greenhouse effect is very important when we talk about climate change as it relates to the gases which keep the Earth warm. It is the extra greenhouse gases which humans have released which are thought to pose the strongest threat.
Impacts
floodingScientists in the UK and across the World are looking at the evidence of climate change and are also using computer models to come up with predictions for our future environment and weather.
However, the next stage of that work, which is just as important, is looking at the knock-on effects of potential changes.
Water is an enormous consideration. As we are likely to see an increase in precipitation and sea level rises, does that mean an increase in flooding? What can we do to protect ourselves from that and how will it affect us financially?
Also, how will our health be affected by global warming, how will agricultural practices change, how will wildlife cope and what will the effects on coral be?
As for opportunities, well there will certainly be some positives of climate change as well as negatives so it is worth us considering those too.
Continue....
Source : Climate Change from the BBC Weate Center
Impacts
floodingScientists in the UK and across the World are looking at the evidence of climate change and are also using computer models to come up with predictions for our future environment and weather.
However, the next stage of that work, which is just as important, is looking at the knock-on effects of potential changes.
Water is an enormous consideration. As we are likely to see an increase in precipitation and sea level rises, does that mean an increase in flooding? What can we do to protect ourselves from that and how will it affect us financially?
Also, how will our health be affected by global warming, how will agricultural practices change, how will wildlife cope and what will the effects on coral be?
As for opportunities, well there will certainly be some positives of climate change as well as negatives so it is worth us considering those too.
Continue....
Source : Climate Change from the BBC Weate Center
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