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CLIMATE CHANGE: IMPACTS, VULNERABILITIES AND …
unfccc.intJul 25, 2006 · The major impacts and threats of global warming are widespread (Figure II-1). Increasing ocean temperatures cause thermal expansion of the oceans and in combination with meltwater from land-based ice this is causing sea level rise. Sea levels rose during the 20th century by 0.17 metres. By 2100, sea level is expected to rise between 0.18 and 0 ...
Major Impacts to Biodiversity in British Columbia
www.biodiversitybc.orgMajor Impacts to Biodiversity (Excluding Climate Change). D. Gayton, Forrex. May 2007 3 2.0 DESCRIBING IMPACTS ON BIODIVERSITY In my review of the literature and discussions with biodiversity practitioners, it became
Major Impacts: Climate Change - biodiversitybc.org
www.biodiversitybc.orgMajor Impacts: Climate Change. Compass Resource Management, May 2007. 3 Box 1: Climate Change Impacts in the Terrestrial Realm Climate change is expected to have a significant influence on terrestrial biodiversity at all system levels – ecosystem, species and genetic diversity. The changing climate will …