New study says sea-level risk may be higher than previously estimated
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A peer‑reviewed Nature study shows most prior sea‑level projections used coastal baselines that were too low, likely underestimating risk. By anchoring sea levels to measured coastlines, the study finds a 1‑meter rise could flood about 37% more land, affecting 77–132 million people, with the Global South most at risk, and calls for updated, standardized coastal‑hazard assessment methods.
Topics:world#climate-change#coastal-flooding#coastal-hazard-assessment#environment#global-south#sea-level-rise
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