The last week has brought us a major change in the weather in Shanghai – what can be the reason and who will it affect?

Just two weeks ago, citizens in Shanghai were complaining about the warm weather with temperatures reaching 35 degrees Celsius. This late summer weather has since been replaced by cold, wet and windy weather, and a 10 degrees drop from one day to another. These drastic changes in temperature, has several effects on citizens, nature and industries – but what causes them and how do they have an affection?

The latest century has been affected by a still bigger change in the weather. Some say that the temperatures have always been very unstable, while others believe that it’s caused by Global Warming. Scientist, supporting the theory of Global Warming, implies that if we keep living the way we are now, the earth will transform, and the climate would be similar to the Stone Age. During the last generations, global temperatures have increased by approx. 0.6 degrees Celsius. This also means that water levels have increased, and a lot of low laying areas at the sea, is at risk of being flooded. 

The weather also effects human beings and industries, because of the more rapid and extreme changes. People have to be able to adapt and change basic things as what clothes to wear, when to harvest and so on - very basic things but also very important. This means that companies like Sweater Suppliers, Sock Suppliers and T-Shirt Suppliers has to be very adaptable, so their products will follow the seasons. This is a big challenge, but if they succeed, the companies will have a big advantage, compared to their competitors.

Whether we can this “problem” ourselves or if it’s just nature way, will be left to the experts to discuss, but at least we should try to make a difference. If not for ourselves then for the generations to come.