Mother nature locks horns with climate change – 27 March 2012, Independent Online

The potential impact of climate change on the environment and socio-economic systems can be understood in terms of sensitivity, adaptability and vulnerability of our existence on this planet. Based on a recent scientific report, it stresses the magnitude and the rate of climate change that could directly impinge on the industrial, commercial and agricultural sectors. Although much progress has been made to improve both air and water quality and there are still grave doubts when it comes to predicting regional climate changes, one thing is certain about the long term effect on general living standards. This is expected to be negative due to higher temperatures and the possible erosion of coastal areas, including sandy beaches.