It concludes that the country’s climate will become more like that of central Africa as tropical disease claims the lives of thousands and swathes of its Mediterranean beaches, which today bring millions of tourists to the country, are lost to rising sea levels. “Although these findings are not exhaustive, it helps us understand the importance of dealing with Climate Change on a national level,” the report states….
Extinction of species: With as much as 97 per cent of the country’s indigenous reptile and amphibian life facing extinction,
Water shortage: Urban growth and an increased demand from agriculture will place a heavy burden on
Loss of beaches: By 2050, the level of the sea will have risen by an average of 15 centimetres, according to the report. This will set off a domino effect that will see the country’s economy severely affected as the tourist industry collapses; up to 15 metres of beach will be lost in the Canary Islands,
Desertification: Land throughout the south of
Disease and death: A rise in temperature will bring subtropical diseases unknown until now in
Meanwhile, the publication of the study coincides with predictions that