Including the closely related term extreme weather.
… and glaciers • rising sea levels • more extreme weather events Source: Climate Change Explained DECC website https://www.gov.uk/guidance/climate- change-explained#climate-change-now 2.2 Causes of Climate Change Rising levels of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, such as methane, in the atmosphere create a ‘greenhouse effect’, trapping the Sun’s…
… that can be avoided through investment in flood defences and other responses. Potentially irreversible impacts to the natural environment are projected with 4°C of warming, including risks to species in protected areas and internationally important UK bird populations. Extreme weather events in the UK are also likely to increase with rising temperatures, causing: • heavier rainfall events…
… and settlements at risk from coastal flooding during stormy weather. Coastal cities with dense populations are particularly vulnerable, especially those can’t afford flood protection. 2.3.4 The impact of warming on food production Increased temperatures, changes to rainfall patterns, and an increased risk of extreme weather events will all negatively affect the production of major…
… a growing gap between food demand and supply. Carbon management plan April 2020 - March 2030 www.slough.gov.uk 5 Carbon management plan April 2020 - March 2030 6 www.slough.gov.uk Because trade networks are increasingly global, the effects of extreme weather events in one…
… change and more extreme weather will slow economic growth, making it increasingly difficult to reduce poverty. 2.3.8 The impact of extreme weather events globally Growing populations and increasingly expensive infrastructure are making our societies more vulnerable to extreme weather events. Heat waves and droughts are expected to become more common and more intense over the coming…