3. The global mean sea level has risen by 17cm during the 20th century -10 times faster than the rate for the previous 3000 years This figure will continue to rise by 7 to 22inches by 2100 and 600 million people are expected to be displaced as a result Devastating effects on low lying areas like Bangladesh where 1m rise of sea level would swamp 17% of the country’s land mass Interesting facts…Do you know?
4. Rising temperatures due to global warming has harmed the world’s food production and has driven food prices by 20% over recent decades Record high food prices this year More people are driven to starvation and about 900 million people have already been affected Interesting facts…Do you know?
5. Half of the world’s population could face severe food shortages by the end of this century as rising temperatures increase the risk of droughts and reduce harvests With increasing population growth, coupled with increased droughts, food shortage will be widespread in the future Interesting facts…Do you know?
6. If global warming persists, there will be dire consequences in the future We should assume personal responsibility and start exercising to be more eco-friendly Key messages
7. 8/10 Comprehensive article about how the environment - climate change in particular is a driver to global change Insightful Ratings
8. Can humans curb the effects of climate changeand bring about a better change? Is global warming the effect of man’s selfish actions? Or is it a natural phenomenon? Issues for discussion
