Maps and Trend Charts

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Countries in Crisis
This map from the IPCC (AR4 Report) shows countries that are already suffering food shortages and require external assistance. The number of countries expected to suffer from food shortages is expected to rise with the onset of climate change.

Global and Continental Temperature Change
These maps from the IPCC show the rise of temperature in countries around the globe over the last 100 years.

Population by Region
This chart shows populations increases around the world according to region from 1987 to 2007.

Drinking Water and Sanitation Coverage
World maps showing which regions have access to drinking water and sanitation. It is anticipated that this coverage will be significantly affected by climate change.

Time Scales and Sea-Level Rise
From the IPCC this graph shows predicted sea-level rises over the next 1000 years as a result of climate change.

Urban Population by Region
This graph shows how urban populations have grown since 1985 and are predicted to grow by 2025. This graph also indicates what percentages of population of that region are living in urban settings.

Who’s to Blame?
This map compares total CO2 emissions with emissions per capita for a number of countries around the globe, including Australia, China, the US, the UK, India and Kenya.

Emissions at a Regional Level 2003
Based upon figures in 2003, this chart shows per capita emissions for regions around the world.


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