According to a study by scientists from Canada's McGill University, continuing greenhouse gas emissions and rising sea levels pose a real threat to coastal cities around the world. As noted in the study, sea level rise is expected to lead to gradual coastal flooding.
Research shows that developments in coastal areas of Africa, Southeast Asia, and South and Central America pose the highest risk. Of the 840 million buildings in the study area, an estimated 136 million could be affected under a 20-meter sea level rise scenario by 2100. Particularly vulnerable are densely populated low-lying areas, where port infrastructure and cultural heritage sites are at risk.
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University professor Eric Galbraith emphasized that the consequences of climate change and rising sea levels will affect all inhabitants of the planet, regardless of where they reside. The study's authors believe the findings provide important information for architects, planners and city developers, who can use the findings to mitigate future damage.
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