Introduction
Western Port Bay is a coastal region located in the south of Victoria which opens up into the Bass Strait. It is one of the most biologically diverse areas in the state, being home to x amount of species of flora and fauna. Westernport Bay has a coastal climate, with high rainfall and mild temperatures when compared with the rest of Victoria.
The purpose of this fieldwork investigation was to explore the social, economic and environmental impacts of climate change on Westernport Bay. This report considers the environmental impacts, and the social and economic impacts and responses to climate change on the area. The area in which primary data was collected in order to answer the research question was predominately Hastings and the surrounding environment.
Climate change is a global issue that puts the health and wellbeing of our environment in jeopardy. It is a result of the release of …show more content…
Broadly described, climate change has the potential to impact quality of life of permanent residents and tourists in Westernport Bay. Primarily, this concerns public health and recreation and leisure for residents in the community.
Public health is a key concern regarding the social impacts of climate change on Westernport Bay. There are numerous potential health impacts that relate to extreme temperatures, floods and storms and increased exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Global warming contributes to more frequent days of extreme heat temperature each year, which can potentially lead to more cases of heat related illnesses such as heat stress and sunstroke. More severe floods and storms increase the likelihood of serious injury or death to civilians. And finally, increased carbon dioxide in our atmosphere bores holes in our ozone layer, exposing more people to higher concentrations of UV rays, resulting in more sunburn and the risk of the development of
Western Port Bay is a coastal region located in the south of Victoria which opens up into the Bass Strait. It is one of the most biologically diverse areas in the state, being home to x amount of species of flora and fauna. Westernport Bay has a coastal climate, with high rainfall and mild temperatures when compared with the rest of Victoria.
The purpose of this fieldwork investigation was to explore the social, economic and environmental impacts of climate change on Westernport Bay. This report considers the environmental impacts, and the social and economic impacts and responses to climate change on the area. The area in which primary data was collected in order to answer the research question was predominately Hastings and the surrounding environment.
Climate change is a global issue that puts the health and wellbeing of our environment in jeopardy. It is a result of the release of …show more content…
Broadly described, climate change has the potential to impact quality of life of permanent residents and tourists in Westernport Bay. Primarily, this concerns public health and recreation and leisure for residents in the community.
Public health is a key concern regarding the social impacts of climate change on Westernport Bay. There are numerous potential health impacts that relate to extreme temperatures, floods and storms and increased exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Global warming contributes to more frequent days of extreme heat temperature each year, which can potentially lead to more cases of heat related illnesses such as heat stress and sunstroke. More severe floods and storms increase the likelihood of serious injury or death to civilians. And finally, increased carbon dioxide in our atmosphere bores holes in our ozone layer, exposing more people to higher concentrations of UV rays, resulting in more sunburn and the risk of the development of