Climate Change Threats to Europe (2017 Greece Wildfires)
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This document explores the impacts of climate change on different European climates. It highlights the challenges faced by the Mediterranean region such as heatwaves, water scarcity, and rising sea levels and discusses the consequences for agriculture and the environment across different parts of Europe.
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**4. How climate change threatens Europe (two climate zones)** - **Mediterranean Climate**: - **Increased Heatwaves**: Longer and hotter summers lead to **droughts** and **wildfires** (e.g., the **2017 Greece wildfires**). - **Water Shortages**: Mediterranean countri...
**4. How climate change threatens Europe (two climate zones)** - **Mediterranean Climate**: - **Increased Heatwaves**: Longer and hotter summers lead to **droughts** and **wildfires** (e.g., the **2017 Greece wildfires**). - **Water Shortages**: Mediterranean countries are facing **water scarcity**, which impacts agriculture, energy production, and domestic consumption. - **Rising Sea Levels**: Coastal cities like **Venice** are at risk due to **rising sea levels** and **flooding**. - **Continental Climate**: - **More Extreme Weather**: Rising temperatures cause **more intense storms** and **flooding** due to greater precipitation and snowmelt in the spring. - **Agriculture Threats**: The continental regions may experience **crop failure** or **shifting growing seasons** due to unpredictable temperature fluctuations.
