Consequences of Climate Change

- Widespread changes in the natural ecosystem with grasslands and deserts areas expanding as forested areas shrinks.
- Possible rise in temperatures may increase evaporation rates leading increased rainfall in some areas.
- Increased rainfall will cause flooding of low lying areas.
- Water stored in polar glacier will melt leading to rise in sea levels and flooding of coastal lands.
- In temperate regions, winters are likely to be wetter and summer drier.
- Wetter and warmer conditions may increase pests & diseases thereby affecting humans, crops and livestock.
- Change in climate is likely to cause extinction of various plants and animal species.
- Possible drought might increase in most parts of the world.
- Causes change in agricultural activities & massive crop failure leading to food shortage.