Including 15 closely related terms such as future climate change, climate change, and climate.
… extreme (e.g. the number of hot days) will often be accompanied by a decline in the opposite extreme (in this case the number of cold days such as frosts). What is climate change likely to mean for us? 1.3 The UK Climate Impacts Programme (UKCIP) has established a range of scenarios for future climate change. These scenarios have been set for the 2020s, 2050s and 2080s and project four…
… of Britain. 1.6 The table below highlights the potential impacts climate change is likely to have on the UK. It emphasises the importance of implementing measures to minimise these impacts. 6 Potential impacts of climate change in the UK Adverse impacts expected most widely include: An increase in the risk of floods and erosion Pressure on drainage systems…
… of this strategy and action plan are to: • Assess projected climate change for the North West and Blackburn with Darwen using the latest set of UK Climate scenarios (UKCP09); • Assess how these changes are likely to impact on Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s services using the risk assessment process; and • Identify priorities for actions in order to minimise these risks to the Council…
… from West and Gawith (2005) Climate change adaptation 1.7 Adaptation is the term used to describe changing our behaviour so that it is more appropriate to the expected future climate. Stern (2007) highlights that “climate change is a serious and urgent issue” and the need for action is widely acknowledged. As Stern explains: “Adaptation is crucial to deal with the unavoidable impacts…
… the changes we will have to make in the future. 1.10 A ‘Mini-Stern’ report for Greater Manchester showed that failure to adapt to future climate change could cost the North West £70 billion over the next decade. This compares with a Gross Value Added figure for the region of £121 billion in 2008 (Atkins, 2010). What can Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council do? 1.11 Local authorities have…