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What are the main reasons why the effects of climate change differ across these groups?

What are the main reasons why the effects of climate change differ across these groups?

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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In 1896, Swedish scientist Svante Arrhenius estimated the impact of doubling CO2
concentrations in the atmosphere, and later suggested that ‘the colder regions of the
earth’ might want to burn more coal so as to enjoy a ‘better climate’.

In the next century, entire countries may disappear as the level of the oceans rise in
response to the melting of the West Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets.

1.1. Find out what you can about which regions, industries, occupations, firms, or cities
are likely to be:
a) most positively affected by climate change
b) most negatively affected by climate change

1.2. What are the main reasons why the effects of climate change differ across these
groups?





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