Threats & Opportunities of Climate Change in the UK

Flooding may become more frequent and severe, affecting housing, farmland and infrastructure.

Flooding may become more frequent in the Somerset levels

Bird Migration patterns may change due to climate change.

Bird Migration patterns may change due to climate change.

The Elderly are more vulnerable during heatwaves, but are at less risk during the winter cold. This could put more stress on the NHS.

Droughts and water shortages could become common, particularly in the South East of England.

The Thames Barrier will need replacing in order to cope with sea levels rising.

Coastal & Lowland areas will have a far higher risk of flooding.

Scottish Ski Resorts may be forced to close due to it being too hot for the required snow and ice.

Opening arctic transport navigation, good for tourism.

Trees and plants are able to flower earlier.

Increased temperatures wil result in more tourism around the UK.

New crops such as peaches and oranges can be grown in southern England.

Increase in yields of wheat, sugar, beet and potatoes.

Commercial crops will be able to be grown further up north of the UK

Sitka Spruce yields will increase.