Environmental Issues: The Environmental Issues: The Effects of Climate ChangeEffects of Climate Change

By Noah TaylorBy Noah Taylor

Environmental DamageEnvironmental Damage

There has been an average increase in temperature of There has been an average increase in temperature of around 1around 1°C.°C.

The average temperature is predicted to increase up to The average temperature is predicted to increase up to 4°C in the next century.4°C in the next century.

Alpine glaciers have melted to 80% of their size 20 Alpine glaciers have melted to 80% of their size 20 years ago.years ago.

The number of mudslides and avalanches have The number of mudslides and avalanches have increased as well.increased as well.

Some mudslides and avalanches have destroyed Some mudslides and avalanches have destroyed houses and villageshouses and villages

Environmental Damage Cont.Environmental Damage Cont.

The amount of rainfall has also been affected The amount of rainfall has also been affected greatly by climate change.greatly by climate change.

There is more rain and snow in the winter than There is more rain and snow in the winter than ever.ever.

However, the northern portion of Germany However, the northern portion of Germany experiences drought more frequently.experiences drought more frequently.

This has greatly affected agricultural This has greatly affected agricultural production.production.

Demographic DamageDemographic Damage

An increase in rain puts An increase in rain puts stress on sewage and water stress on sewage and water management systems management systems controlled by local controlled by local government.government.

Warmer weather has Warmer weather has increased the number of increased the number of deadly viruses present in deadly viruses present in Germany.Germany.

These illnesses include These illnesses include malaria, the dengue fever, malaria, the dengue fever, and Lyme disease.and Lyme disease.

Emission Related IssuesEmission Related Issues

Most of climate change in Germany comes Most of climate change in Germany comes from the emission on greenhouse gases.from the emission on greenhouse gases.

The German government believes that The German government believes that emissions should be cut by 40% by 2020.emissions should be cut by 40% by 2020.

This can be cut by halting the use of coal in This can be cut by halting the use of coal in energy production.energy production.

This would also reduce the environmental This would also reduce the environmental degradation of mining.degradation of mining.

Negative EffectsNegative Effects

More heat related More heat related illnesses arise from illnesses arise from climate change.climate change.

More flooding, heat More flooding, heat waves, and possibly waves, and possibly tornadoes are a result.tornadoes are a result.

Climate change Climate change increases the possibility increases the possibility of forest fires.of forest fires.

Positive EffectsPositive Effects

There may be higher There may be higher agricultural yields in agricultural yields in Northern Germany.Northern Germany.

There will be fewer cold There will be fewer cold related illnesses.related illnesses.

The tourism business in The tourism business in Germany will boom, Germany will boom, especially around the especially around the coast.coast.

QuestionsQuestions

How much has the temperature changed so far?How much has the temperature changed so far?a.a. 1°C1°C

b.b. 12°F12°F

c.c. 3°C3°C Which industry will be positively affected by climate Which industry will be positively affected by climate

change?change?a.a. The Mining IndustryThe Mining Industry

b.b. The Tourism IndustryThe Tourism Industry

c.c. The Music IndustryThe Music Industry

AnswersAnswers

1. A.1. A. 2. B.2. B.

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