In June, a very hot heatwave hit western Europe. This heatwave destroyed about 9 million tonnes of crops. Because of this, farmers lost about โฌ2 billion. This is a big problem for food supplies and prices. Many countries in Europe will have their smallest grain harvests since 2018.
Farmers are losing a lot of food like wheat, barley, and corn. When there is less food, prices for customers usually go up. France is having a very difficult time. French farmers might lose 3.4 million tonnes of corn. This will cost them about โฌ891 million. Other countries like Hungary and Spain are also losing many crops because of the heat.
In the United Kingdom, there is a different climate problem. The sea level is rising. Scientists say that 13 million people in the UK are at risk of floods. Over the last 100 years, the sea level rose by 20cm. This is happening faster now. Experts say the sea will rise more by the year 2100. This means more people will lose their homes to the water.
The future looks difficult for people living near the coast. By the year 2300, the sea could rise by 15 metres. This could flood large parts of London. Some people may have to move away from the coast forever. These two problems show how climate change affects us. The heatwave hurts farmers' money now, and the rising sea will threaten homes in the future.