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    This document discusses the potential effects of global warming in continental Europe. It notes that global warming is caused by greenhouse gas emissions and is resulting in rising sea levels, threatening coastal cities in Europe. Agriculture is also at risk with impacts like poorer harvests and increased food prices. European nations are taking mitigation efforts to address global warming, with plans to become climate neutral by 2050, but the pressing nature of this challenge requires further action.

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    This document discusses the potential effects of global warming in continental Europe. It notes that global warming is caused by greenhouse gas emissions and is resulting in rising sea levels, threatening coastal cities in Europe. Agriculture is also at risk with impacts like poorer harvests and increased food prices. European nations are taking mitigation efforts to address global warming, with plans to become climate neutral by 2050, but the pressing nature of this challenge requires further action.

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    Shirin Jahan

    Writerbay

    Sample Essay

    18 September 2023

    Potential Effects of Global Warming in Continental Europe

    Introduction

    Global warming is one of the most burning issues of the world right now. The

    consequences of global warming are very severe. This paper focuses on its specific implications

    in Europe, where the effects of rising temperatures and changing climate patterns are becoming

    increasingly evident.

    Background on Global Warming

    Global warming occurs when carbon dioxide (CO2) and other air pollutants collect in the

    atmosphere and absorb sunlight and solar radiation that have bounced off the earth’s surface.

    Global warming is mainly caused due to man made activities which include emission of

    greenhouse gasses and these gasses contribute to the rise of Earth's temperature.

    Rising Sea Levels and Coastal Vulnerabilities

    The gradual melting of polar ice caps is putting Europe at a great risk. Milan, Venice,

    Antwerp, Hanover and Lille are among the most vulnerable cities in Europe according to the

    Cross Dependency Initiative (XDI). Sea levels are rising at such an unprecedented pace and this

    might risk a lot of lives in Europe.


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    Impacts on Agriculture and Food Security

    European agriculture is at great risk due to the unforgiving effects of global warming.

    Climate impacts have led to poorer harvest and higher production costs which leads to increased

    prices of food and food products.

    Mitigation efforts

    European nations are working proactively to mitigate the effects of global warming. EU

    nations have endorsed plans to become climate neutral by 2050 and adopted a wide range of

    measures, from reducing energy consumption to sharply cutting transport emissions and

    reforming the EU's trading system for greenhouse gasses.

    Conclusion

    In summary, global warming casts a looming shadow over Europe, exerting pronounced

    effects on its climate, coastal regions, agriculture, health, and societal fabric. Although

    mitigation efforts are underway, the pressing nature of this challenge cannot be overstated.

    Further research and concerted global cooperation are imperative in combating these

    multifaceted threats effectively.


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