Wild Wild Fact Landscapes of national scenic importance cover almost one third of the land area of the Southwest - this is twice the proportion for England as a whole. Predicted Climate Changes Scientists have predicted that by 2080 the climate of the Southwest will be quite different to now. Year round temperatures are predicted to be 1-3 C hotter. It may also get windier and stormier. The four wettest British winters on record have occurred in the last 11 years.
Climate change can cause other environmental changes.
Global warming is expected to cause sea levels to rise by up to half a metre in the next 100 years. Wild Wild Fact There have been increased sightings of warm-water fish like tuna and sunfish off our coasts.