There is no denying that climate change is real, and its consequences can be felt all over the world today. Cities such as Boston and Denver already have plans that will help them combat climate change easier.Ĭlimate change has been the theme of debates for a while now, but it is safe to say that we have passed the point of no return now.When picking a safe place to live some of the factors we need to take into account are the elevation and the distance from the ocean.Climate change will make living on islands almost impossible.It has been updated with new information.There is no denying that climate change is real, and its consequences can be felt all over the world today. This gallery was originally published in September 2016. Below, 18 countries affected by climate change, and the sights we stand to lose. Either way, developing an awareness of the destinations most at-risk is the first step in becoming an advocate for their protection. It's possible to responsibly visit most of these destinations and support them with your tourism dollars-but you can also admire such fragile spots from afar, and donate to organizations like the Coalition for Rainforest Nations and Clean Air Task Force that are fighting to preserve and protect them. Some natural wonders, like the Great Barrier Reef, are facing the prospect of vanishing entirely.

Increased temperatures are depleting resources that tourism industries depend on, with reduced snowfall in the Alps, and scant harvests in Northern California’s vineyards. In countries affected by climate change, many of the world’s prime travel destinations are at risk of suffering serious consequences: Rising sea levels and more dramatic weather events are endangering major cities, like Venice, with flooding. As ice caps melt and wildfires rage, global warming is occurring faster than we could have imagined.

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