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UK Gov't Government launches Google Earth map that predicts effects of climate change

Follow up to previous postings on climate change, UK Mail Online: “A Google Earth map that shows the potential impacts of global temperature rises of 4C was unveiled by scientists and ministers [from the Foreign Office (FCO) and the Department of Energy and Climate Change (Decc)]…The interactive map lets the public see what could happen in various parts of the world if action is not taken to curb temperature rises by cutting greenhouse gases…The map lets people find out more about the scientific research behind the possible effects of ‘dangerous’ climate change, from sea level rises to changes in crop yields…The interactive map shows the major impacts on a world in which temperatures have risen by 4C, a possibility which Prof Beddington described as a ‘disaster’. It also includes the uncertainties scientists have over the extent and timing of temperature rises in different regions.”

  • “The online map is available, for people who have Google Earth installed, at: http://www.fco.gov.uk/google-earth-4degrees.kml
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