Venice, a celebrated city on the water, can become the first victim of climate change. The increase in sea level and sea floods can lead to flooding of the city as early as 2150. This is not the only case, due to the fact that besides in Poland any coastal towns, specified as Gdańsk, are exposed to akin threats.
Sea level increase: Climate warming impacts
The emergence in sea level is 1 of the top challenges facing our planet. Climate warming due to greenhouse gas emissions is the main origin of this phenomenon. An increase in sea level can lead to flooding not only coastal cities, but besides rivers, swamps and another coastal areas.
Laguna Venice: delicate Environment
Laguna Venetiana is simply a unique and delicate environment that has been settled since prehistoric times. Since 1987 it has been recognized by UNESCO as planet Heritage. Italian researchers analysed the future hazard of flooding and flooding the lagoon under 3 climate scenarios. Their findings rise concerns about the future effectiveness of the Venice flood system.
Polish Maritime Cities: Threatened by Climate Change
Polish coastal cities, specified as Gdańsk, are besides exposed to climate change risks. Prof. Jacek Piskozub, an oceanologist from the Institute of Oceanology of the Polish Academy of Sciences, emphasizes that the sea level in Poland can increase by over 90% of the average global sea level increase. This means that the flood banks erected in Żuławy by the end of the century will surely be besides low.
Investments in Environmental Protection: Necessity of Action
Investment in environmental protection is needed to prevent the negative effects of climate change. The construction of floodbanks and stormgates in coastal cities is necessary. Prof. Piskozub emphasises that we should invest money in these projects now, due to the fact that they will be needed in 20-30 years.
Emission Neutrality: Aim for Achievement
emanation neutrality is simply a goal that we should accomplish to prevent the negative effects of climate change. If we do not manage to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere by 2100, not only a part of Żuław Wiślanych can be permanently flooded, but besides the Polish coast at the tallness of Dębek. According to Climate Central simulations, under water may be the Basilica of Mariacka and Długa Street in Gdańsk and the centre of Gdynia.
Conclusions: Environment actions
The conclusions of studies by Italian and Polish scientists are clear: climate change poses a real threat to coastal cities and rivers. In order to prevent the negative effects of these changes, investment in environmental protection and achieving carbon neutrality is necessary. These measures should be taken as shortly as possible to avoid the catastrophic effects of climate change.
