Climate Change\|Climate Change Secondary
Impacts
The impacts of climate change are already being seen around the world.
In Scotland and across the UK, extreme weather events have led to landslides and flooding. Climate change is having an impact on Scottish seabirds and the marine environment around our coasts.
Droughts and flooding have claimed tens of thousands of lives and put millions of lives at risk. Tropical storms are increasing in intensity. Hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons have caused billions of dollars worth of damage.
The link between recent changes in storm patterns and climate change is one of the most complex areas.
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