G.C.C effects on the BRITISH ISLES - global warming example Flashcards
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impacts on the landscape
G.C.C on British Isles
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- an additional 350,000 properties are at risk of coastal erosion
- low-lying areas become more vulnerable
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Impact on agriculture
G.C.C on British Isles
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- by 2050, farmers could need 20% more water to irrigate their crops
- temp increases may affect crop growth / yield
- CO2 reduces nutritional value of food/crops
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Benefits on agriculture
G.C.C on British Isles
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- rising CO2 could stimulate crop growth
- introduction of new plants / species
- increase in length of growing season
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Impact on flora and fauna
G.C.C on British Isles
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- wildlife is already declining, e.g salmon is sensitive to temp increases
- 28% decline in wildlife
- wetlands under threat from increasing droughts
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Benefit on flora and fauna
G.C.C on British Isles
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- green roofs can provide a habitat for wildlife
- turtle dove is likely to survive in future climate
- Brent Cross Gridelwood aim to create further 1200 hectares by 2015
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Impact on water supply
G.C.C on British Isles
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- 15% less water in rivers by 2050
- 350,000 people were left without mains water after the 2007 floods
- warmer summer = increased evaporation
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Impact on water supply
G.C.C on British Isles
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- save-a-flush bags
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Impact on people
G.C.C on British Isles
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- by 2050, population of 20 million
- 1 in 75 chance of house flooding
- disruption in transport
- warmer summers could decrease need for heating
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Benefit on people
G.C.C on British Isles
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- growing demand on air conditioning…..helps company, yet will increase electricity consumption
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Impact on economy
G.C.C on British Isles
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- damage from flooding alone; increase from £1 billion to between £15 and 21 billion by 2080
- only 85% of businesses recognise climate change as serious
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Benefit on economy
G.C.C on British Isles
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- UK could be major wine producing region
- increase in crop yields
