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Why do you think the effects of climate change may be felt by all countries?

Climate changes leads to an increase in the average Earth’s temperature, increase the sea level,change in the precipitation level, etc. It affects the important natural resources. Other results include deforestation, industrialisation, global warming, and emission of poisonous gases. The Earth’s temperature is increasing every year. A rise of 20 C in the average temperature would result in a rise of one meter in sea level. This would adversely affect the coastal areas and millions of people .

Climate change is a global concern, and thus, all countries are affected by it.


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