 Landmarks like Blackpool Tower "are threatened by tidal surges" |
A report says that in 50 years time climate change could have a massive impact on the North West of England. The report has been published by the Energy Saving Trust (EST) to mark the launch of Energy Efficiency Week.
It predicts by 2050 the region will experience more summers similar to those in 1995 and 1996 which led to reservoir droughts.
The Forecasting the Future report also says seaside towns, such as Blackpool, will be threatened by tidal surges.
'Disastrous results'
Philip Sellwood, chief executive of EST, said: "Forecasting the Future paints a disturbing picture of what could happen to the environment if we don't act today.
"Without a drastic reduction in our energy use, emissions of carbon dioxide - one of the leading contributors to climate change - could have disastrous results for the North West."
The report said milder winters and hotter summers could threaten some of the region's rare cold water Arctic fish, such as the vendace and shelley.
It also warns coastal defences will have to be upgraded to cope with rising sea levels.
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