Future Facts
Mass Migration
Rising sea levels could trigger mass migration. Coastal communities in the far east, the Caribbean and south pacific could see their homes submerged under water. They will suffer from storm surges, erosion and rising sea levels.
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Rising Temperatures
Researchers predict that by 2050, climates may rise by 4 degrees.
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Droughts And Flooding
Droughts and flooding are likely to have significant impact on developing countries.
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Physiological effect
Climate change will affect peoples mental health as well as physical health. The spread of infections and disease will contribute to the trauma surrounding a loss of home, livelihood or a family member due to climate change.
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Aqua Culture Destroyed
Aquaculture, and farming of fish and shellfish is highly vulnerable to climate change from a rise in ocean temperatures and storm damage.
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Rising Sea Levels
Rising sea levels could trigger mass migration. Coastal communities in the far east, the Caribbean and south pacific could see their homes submerged under water. They will suffer from storm surges, erosion and rising sea levels.
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Water Shortages
Millions of people will have to move due to water shortages, crop failures and higher temperatures in Africa, South America and Southern Asia.
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Urban Heat Island Effect
Vegetation is replaced by buildings, roads and other heat-absorbing subjects. Cities get considerably hotter than surrounding areas. This is known as the urban heat island effect.
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"Climate change is the most serious long-term threat to development in poor countries, and if unchecked millions of people may be forced to migrate to escape the effects of drought, flooding, food shortages and rising sea levels," -Nigel Morris, Home Affairs Correspondent, The Independent