Environment apocalypse: Shocking, show how UK will look after climate

Environment apocalypse: Shocking, show how UK will look after climate change.

THE shocking devastation wrecked by climate change and global warming on iconic areas of the world has been laid bare in a series.

As the UK boils in a heatwave, which has witnessed record-breaking temperatures across Europe, concern is growing for climate change. The heatwave has helped push the global-average temperature for last month into the highest-ever recorded for June. Experts have announced man-made climate change is responsible for the sweltering temperatures – which hit 113F (45C in Paris) – at least five times more likely to happen. Now, eco brand SolarCentre has used the latest long-term weather research to dramatically depict how world-famous sites will be hit, should the current climate change trends continue.

Critical infrastructure in England’s capital is at risk of flooding or overheating as the climate crisis accelerates and global temperatures continue to rise, according to a study.
The report, commissioned by the Green party on the London Assembly, paints a dire outlook for life in London as global temperatures increase by 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.
London is one of the most popular destinations for tourists visiting the UK and one of its most iconic buildings is the Elizabeth Tower housing Big Ben.
But climate change could threaten this 160-year-old iconic clock.
Research has suggested climate change will cause flooding from the North Sea and river flooding from The Thames.
This would result in mass flooding to London City and create an abundance of surface water.
 

      How the Lake District will be affected by climate change.

The Lake District is a hugely popular holiday destination in North West England, world famous for its stunning mountain views and lakes.
However, research carried out by the Nation Park indicates the Lake District is also at threat from climate change.
Species are likely to decline including the mountain butterfly and with this, there will be an increase in pigmyweeds and Japanese knotweeds – not the type of plants you want in your back garden.
Heavy rainfall will cause erosion to the ground, footbridges and footpaths. This will consequently increase dirt levels in the lakes.
In the summer months, lake levels will also fall drastically, causing these picturesque views to fade.

The Lake District National Park Authority’s chief executive, Richard Leafe, told Express.co.uk how the group is attempting to mitigate the damage.
Mr Leafe said: “Climate change will have a direct and potentially dramatic impact on what the Lake District looks like, and how its environment, society and economy function in the future.
“Although no single weather event can be attributed to climate change, the severe floods of November 2009 and Storm Desmond in 2015 in the Lake District were consistent with predictions for climate change and caused significant disruption and damage in Cumbria. Drought has also impacted the Lake District.
“However, we are working hard with our 25 partners who help look after the Lake District, to take action and reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.
“We also need to adapt our landscape to cope better with the effects of the climate emergency. Absorbing and holding back floodwaters, storing carbon, improving wildlife and planning for droughts and wildfires are all vital steps we are taking.”

               How Venice will be affected by climate change.

Venice is known to the world over as the floating city but this Italian republic could one day be a sinking city.
Venice is famously at constant threat from flooding due to it is low-lying foundations.
However, the impact of climate change and sea level rise may well be moderated by adaptation.
And although Venice faces a serious threat from flooding, tourism generates so much money the city can afford to protect itself.
In 2003, construction began on a set of movable barriers that lie flat on the sea floor for most of the time but close the inlets of the lagoon during high tides.
In the event of climate change induced flooding, the barriers could protect the city from destruction.

How the Great Barrier Reef will be affected by climate change:

The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef system, and home to a multitude of marine life.
However, climate change is already having a huge impact on the Great Barrier Reef, with reports suggesting as much of half the Great Barrier Reef is already dead.
Rising sea temperatures are the main reason behind this, causing coral bleaching and ultimately killing the coral.
And this is likely to increase and soon there could be no marine life living in Australia’s world heritage site.