Predictions in climate change throughout Europe have improved tremendously since climate models have improved in their ability to simulate the climate. Although these climate models have improved in their ability to simulate climates, the spread in their projections is much wider than we would hope, due to large natural variability throughout Europe. Despite this, evidence shows that model projections are strong enough for us to put our faith in, meaning that it is very likely that temperatures will keep rising throughout Europe, and it is also likely that winter temperatures will rise, especially in the north. We are also likely to see an increase in annual precipitation throughout northern and central Europe.

In my opinion, the most interesting issue that will be brought upon by climate change is the impacts on food production systems. Although this might be an unpopular opinion, personally I have not placed much importance on the appearance of the earth and the preservation of natural aspects. What I am trying to say is that it is a lot more interesting for me to see how humans will be directly effected rather than endangered species and rising sea levels. One of the most significant changes that will effect us is the impacts on crop yields, as studies have shown that the impact by climate change has been largely negative rather than positive. For me, it is engaging to think about this issue because there are several advances being made to combat this. While we attempt to combat climate change by reducing our footprint on the earth, we may also devise agricultural techniques which are not dependent on local climates. The map below shows that regions with more extreme weather conditions and lower technological advancement will have much greater impacts to human well being and food production, for instance, Africa. There are regions of Africa which will have a very high impact on food production based on climate change, which I speculate is a result of their food production being largely dependent with climate.