Map shows what parts of Glasgow would disappear under water if global temperatures rise by 2C

Almost a week after thousands descended on George Square to protest climate change, a major new United Nations report has assessed the impact that climate change is having on the world’s oceans and frozen areas. And it makes for bleak reading.

The Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate, the work of over 100 scientists from 36 countries, warns that climate change is devastating our seas and frozen regions faster than ever before.

The report contains a harrowing prediction that sea levels could rise over one metre by the end of the century if greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise.

Not only would the rise of sea levels be catastrophic - the temperature rise could lead to acidification of the sea threatening coral and fisheries around the world.

The UN panel described the climate changes as "unprecedented" and said drastic action need to be taken to stop it.

In a report last year, the same scientists said it was crucial that the rise in temperatures kept under a 1.5C target - but that the world is hurtling off course and a 3C rise is now a possibility.

At the moment the world is about 1.2C hotter than in pre-industrial times.

The 144 countries participating in the Paris Agreement said they would try and limit the increase to 1.5C this century.

Although these numbers seem small - if the world dropped by 5C tomorrow we'd be plunged into an ice-age, so each tiny change can have a huge effect.

So what if temperatures rise by two degrees - how would that affect us here?

The majority of Renfrew and Inchinnan would be completely wiped out, while Glasgow would see a dramatic impact in areas such as Clydebank, Partick and Finnieston.

Here's the maps of each area of Glasgow in a scenario where global temperatures are two degrees higher.

Pollokshields

 

Partick

 

Govanhill

Hillhead

 

Govan

 

Gorbals

 

Shawlands

 

Dennistoun

 

What if the average global temperature was four degrees?

It wouldn't be great....

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You'll notice that while the south side of the city is largely unaffected, the impact on areas that are close to the River Clyde is castastrophic. Take a look at the images below to see how you area would fair.