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Environmental Issues: The
Effects of Climate Change
By Noah Taylor
Environmental Damage
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There has been an average increase in temperature of
around 1°C.
The average temperature is predicted to increase up to
4°C in the next century.
Alpine glaciers have melted to 80% of their size 20
years ago.
The number of mudslides and avalanches have
increased as well.
Some mudslides and avalanches have destroyed
houses and villages
Environmental Damage Cont.
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The amount of rainfall has also been affected
greatly by climate change.
There is more rain and snow in the winter than
ever.
However, the northern portion of Germany
experiences drought more frequently.
This has greatly affected agricultural
production.
Demographic Damage
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An increase in rain puts
stress on sewage and water
management systems
controlled by local
government.
Warmer weather has
increased the number of
deadly viruses present in
Germany.
These illnesses include
malaria, the dengue fever,
and Lyme disease.
Emission Related Issues
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Most of climate change in Germany comes
from the emission on greenhouse gases.
The German government believes that
emissions should be cut by 40% by 2020.
This can be cut by halting the use of coal in
energy production.
This would also reduce the environmental
degradation of mining.
Negative Effects
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More heat related
illnesses arise from
climate change.
More flooding, heat
waves, and possibly
tornadoes are a result.
Climate change
increases the possibility
of forest fires.
Positive Effects
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There may be higher
agricultural yields in
Northern Germany.
There will be fewer cold
related illnesses.
The tourism business in
Germany will boom,
especially around the
coast.
Questions
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How much has the temperature changed so far?
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b.
c.
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1°C
12°F
3°C
Which industry will be positively affected by climate
change?
a.
b.
c.
The Mining Industry
The Tourism Industry
The Music Industry
Answers
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1. A.
2. B.
Bibliography
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I created this presentation.
http://www.foei.org/en/who-weare/testimonies/europe/antje
http://www.goodentrepreneur.com/Knowledge/Features/Ger
many-Climate-Change-Profile
http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/0,1518,576078
,00.html
Pictures:
http://www.human-healths.com/lyme-disease-lymeborreliosis/lyme-disease-lyme-borreliosis.php
http://www.sflorg.com/earthnews/en041306_01.html
http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=103120