Latvia

Climate change impacts

It takes only 75 days for the average Canadian to produce as much greenhouse gases as the average Latvian will produce over the course of the entire year.  Therefore, March 16th (75 days into the year) is "Climate Change Impacts in Latvia Day."

In Latvia, “One of the most dangerous consequences that may take place as a result of climate change is the increase of sea level in the coastal areas and consequently, overflowing and wash-off of the coastal zones.”  Climate change is expected to result in an increased threat to coastal areas of severe storms that cause temporary sea level rises of 1.7m-2m or higher.  Other expected impacts include changes in precipitation, temperature, river run-off and snow cover, vegetation period, and change of flora and fauna.

Source: Fourth national communication of the Republic of Latvia to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

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