One of the most significant results of climate change and global warming is the potential for the global sea level to rise at a rapid rate. The potential social, ecological and economical impacts and consequences are enormous.
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Eric R. Pianka. 2015. Cities. Viewed August 2015 <http://www.zo.utexas.edu/courses/Thoc/cities.html>
Economical ImpactIndustries like tourism and real estate in coastal areas are likely to face huge loss as a result of rising waters that wash away prime beachfront properties and recreational areas.
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Cultural ImpactThere will be a threat of loss of cultural icons, heritage and public amenity of the built environment situated on coastal area.
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Ecological ImpactAs rising ocean water seeps into the ground, coastal plants and animals are losing their delicate nests.
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Pattero, Andrea, n.d., AFP, Getty Images, Viewed August 2015
Social ImpactPlanning policies is likely to be
altered as the water rises to relocate populations away from the coastal areas.
It would also apply to building and planning policy regarding coastal
development and infrastructure.
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