Impact of global warming on the UK

1. Climate will change: 

• Temperature will increase by 3.9'c by 2080
• Winter rainfall will increase by up to 35% in parts
• Summer rainfall will decrease by up to 49% in Southern England

     2. Sea level rise: expected to rise by 13-76cm by 2095, London will be at threat of flooding
     3. Droughts may increase: more frequent and intense
     4. Patterns of agriculture will change

• Temp increase and a longer growing season will increase productivity of some crops eg asparagus 
• Types of farming may shift northwards 
• New crops adapted for warmer climate eg grapes
• Reduced rainfall will increase need for irrigation and water storage schemes

     5. Habitats will change: this can affect ecosystems and lead to species extinction