Millions face long-term coastal flooding risk in UK without climate action, scientists warn
Scientists warn that up to 13 million people in the UK face long-term coastal flooding risks due to climate change. The study suggests that even with current carbon reduction pledges, significant population displacement may be necessary by 2300.
Coastal erosion in Withernsea, East Yorkshire. Lincolnshire and the Humber estuary are the areas most in danger. Coastal erosion in Withernsea, East Yorkshire. Lincolnshire and the Humber estuary are the areas most in danger. Flooding Millions face long-term coastal flooding risk in UK without climate action, scientists warn A ‘reasonable worst-case scenario’ suggests need for large-scale movement of populations away from reshaped coast
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