Climate change has hit some countries hard, turning their worlds upside down in ways you wouldn’t believe. For example, islands have nearly disappeared beneath the waves while farmlands have turned to dust. Even though the impact might be varied, one thing’s true—the consequences are severe. Here are ten countries feeling the heat, literally.
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The Maldives

The Maldives is an island nation that’s the poster child for climate change’s impact on rising sea levels. Most of the country sits just about 1.5 meters above the ocean—so the threat of being submerged is real & imminent. If that happens, the country will lose a lot of farmland and the freshwater will become salty. The tourism industry, which the country heavily relies on will also suffer.
Bangladesh

In Bangladesh, climate change has caused the rivers to swell and the seas to expand. Melting glaciers in the Himalayas and seriously heavy rains have made floods the norm rather than the exception. People have lost their homes & farms have been wrecked—so people have to move away from the places they’ve lived all their lives.
Australia

Australia’s also been through the wringer with climate change, dealing with bushfires that turned skies red & land to ash. These massive blazes have become more destructive thanks to drought and heatwaves. The toll has been heavy and not just on humanity. Unique ecosystems like the Great Barrier Reef are dealing with unprecedented stress.
Brazil

While the Amazon Rainforest might be our planet’s lungs, it’s currently gasping for breath. Deforestation & fires are destroying this greenery—and climate change is only making things worse. Hotter, drier conditions make fires more likely and more destructive, turning what should be a carbon-absorbing powerhouse into a source of emissions.
Syria

Syria’s story is a bit different. Before the Syrian War, a severe drought pushed people from their farms into cities, making things even more tense. Of course, you can’t pin the war solely on climate change—but it’s clear that environmental stress can exacerbate issues. It’s something we really cannot ignore.
Kiribati

Even though Kiribati’s not a household name, it’s on the front lines of climate change. Parts of this Pacific Island nation are already underwater and the government has gone so far as to buy land elsewhere. Climate change is forcing communities to consider things that would’ve seemed unthinkable just generations ago.
Greenland

Greenland’s ice sheet is melting at rates that have shocked scientists and this only makes the problem of rising sea levels even worse. This is also messing with the natural habitat of local wildlife & the indigenous Inuit communities. People’s ways of life are completely changing. Who knows what will survive?
Philippines

The Philippines is no stranger to typhoons yet climate change has made these storms stronger—and more destructive. Take Typhoon Haiyan, which hit in 2013. It caused widespread destruction and killed over 6000 people, becoming the most expensive natural disaster in Filipino history.
Sudan

Sudan’s dry lands are getting drier—and it’s hardly a subtle change. Desertification has made it harder to grow crops & find water, which is a recipe for conflict as people compete for the dwindling resources. In Sudan, climate change is driving wedges in communities that are only going to get worse.
Italy

No amount of iconic cities and rich history can save Italy. The greatest threats are rising sea levels & fierce storms, which are threatening Venice’s canals along with the country’s coasts. Beyond the postcard scenes, farmers are suffering too as changing weather patterns are causing crop damage.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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