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Global warming: these emblematic places in France which could be affected in 2100
Global warming: these emblematic places in France which could be affected in 2100
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The Climate Action Network published its report on rising temperatures on Thursday, September 19, and predicts an increase of +4°C by 2100. The impact on certain emblematic sites has been measured.
What could France look like in 2100? The conclusions of the scientists of the Climate Action Network are alarming. Two years ago, water in the Verdon Gorges became scarcer after an intense drought. In 75 years, it could have disappeared in places, such as in the Sainte-Croix lake at the exit of the gorges. The flow of the Cher, a tributary of the Loire, could be significantly reduced at times, weakening the foundations of the Château de Chenonceau. The largest glacier in France could even disappear by 2100.
But by keeping its current objectives, France would be at +4°C. The sea level could rise by up to 75 cm and flood the districts of the island of Oléron. It is still possible to limit the effects provided that the State tackles the problem head on. According to Benjamin Crettenand, co-author of the Climate Action Network report, “The main way to combat the impact is to limit our greenhouse gas emissions on a collective scale”.