Page 2 of 2: GLOBAL WARMING !!

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Effects in our region
These include:

a change in weather patterns

an increase in sea level rise

an increase in the number of landslides.

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Increase in the amount and frequency of rainfall could cause more river flooding in some areas of the Waikato region, while decreases may cause drought. Land use, such as cropping and forestry may need to change to suit new weather patterns, affecting runoff, hillside and valley drainage as well as increasing fire risks due to vegetation changes. The location of some industries, agriculture, horticulture and tourism may also need to change.

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Changing weather patterns may also threaten biodiversity, affecting our ecosystems. Species that are already under threat or at the limit of their climatic range may not be able to survive. New diseases and pests may take hold. Tropical pests and tropical diseases like malaria may become established in areas where they currently do not exist.

Predicted sea level rise could push the sea inland by almost 90 metres (nearly the length of a football field), affecting low-lying areas. This will influence where people live, work and play and put even more pressure on our coastal environment.

Landslides may be triggered by heavy rain, as much of the soil through the Waikato region is volcanic and prone to erosion. People relocating inland to avoid coastal hazards such as flooding and erosion may face an increased risk of large scale rock and/or soil slips in marginal areas, due to the effects of changes in rainfall, drainage patterns and land use on hill slopes.

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What you can do

You can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by not using aerosols that contain greenhouse gases. Be energy efficient by:

insulating your home and hot water cylinders

using renewable energy sources rather than fossil fuels (for example solar heating)

ensuring your home heater is fuel efficient.

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Keep your motor vehicle well tuned and well looked after.

Try cycling, walking or take the bus.

Form a car pool.

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Reduce carbon dioxide in our air:

Don’t burn leaves in your garden – make compost.

Look after the trees in your area.

Whenever you can, plant a tree and look after it well.

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