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At the same time, precipitation is generally decreasing in southern Europe and increasing in the north, albeit with significant seasonal variations. Moreover, projected increases in the intensity and frequency of heat waves and floods, and changes in the distribution of some infectious diseases and pollen can adversely affect human health.
Climate change represents an additional pressure on ecosystems. It causes northward and uphill shifts in the distribution of many plant and animal species, which can lead to local extinctions. Furthermore, climate change impacts many socio-economic sectors, including agriculture, forestry, energy production, tourism and infrastructure. Finally, most of the projected economic impacts in Europe are adverse.
European regions, including urban areas, that are particularly vulnerable to climate change include:
See also: EEA story map on climate change impacts (also available as pdf)
For references, please go to https://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/climate-change-adaptation/impacts-vulnerability-and-risks/impacts-vulnerability-and-risks or scan the QR code.
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