Issue of the Week – Climate Change

UK storms: 'There is worse to come‘. Feb 2014

Burning fossil fuels causes pollution which leads to

global warming.

Global warming is melting the ice caps. This leads to sea level

rise. Many scientists believe this could be responsible for the increase in coastal flooding

events.

Warmer air (due to global warming) can carry more moisture.

This could be why levels of rainfall have increased

and caused floods.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfdV5pWsZo4

Is climate change to blame for the UK’s recent storms?

UK storms and floods5,800 homes flooded since December

Over 130,000 homes lost power112mph wind gusts recorded

319mm rain fallen in Thames Valley since mid-December Wettest January since 1776

Should we pay to protect homes in the UK, even though they will keep flooding because of

climate change?

Should we pay to protect the town or

countryside?

In the Commons, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said £61m would be spent to help repair the damage - but Labour said at least £118m was needed for rail repairs alone.

Do you want to be involved in theClimate Week Challenge? Are you in year 7, 8 or 9?

See Mr O’Hanlon by Friday 28th Feb (A27) to find out more.