Positive and negative effects of

climate change
Positive:
 "Warmer temperatures and increased Co2 levels, leading to
faster plant growth
 Some animals and plants could benefit in the changing climate
 More resources, such as oil, becoming available in places such
as Alaska and Siberia when the ice melts
 Energy usage decreasing due to a warmer climate
 Longer growing season leading to a more food in current
farming areas
 Frozen regions, such as Canada and Siberia, could be able to
grow crops
 New tourist destinations becoming available"
Negative:
 Rising sea levels
 Desertification
 Increased flooding
 More extreme weather events
 The extinction of certain species
 The spread of diseases
 Agricultural problems
 Significant human migration