Millions face long-term coastal flooding risk in UK without climate action, scientists warn
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Scientists warn that up to 13 million people in the UK face long-term coastal flooding risk from climate change. A reasonable worst-case scenario indicates possible large-scale relocation of populations. Even with current emission reduction pledges, additional millions will be exposed to floods in 2200 and 2300 due to sea level rise. The findings underscore the need for stronger climate action.
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High cost of moving populations and reshaping coastlines
Up to 13 million people in the UK face long-term coastal flooding risk due to climate crisis.
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Even if today's global pledges to cut carbon pollution are met, about 1.4 million more people will be exposed to coastal floods in 2200.
Prediction- High cost of moving populations and reshaping coastlines
- Economic losses from flooding are implied
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Loaded language removed<p>A ‘reasonable worst-case scenario’ suggests need for large-scale movement of populations away from reshaped coast</p><p>Up to 13 million people in the UK face the long-term risk of coastal flooding due to the climate crisis, scientists have warned, with a “reasonable worst-case scenario” suggesting the need for the large-scale movement of populations away from a dramatically reshaped…
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Even if today's global pledges to cut carbon pollution are met, about 1.4 million more people will be exposed to coastal floods in 2200.
PredictionEven if today's global pledges to cut carbon pollution are met, about 1.7 million more people will be exposed to coastal floods in 2300.
PredictionUp to 13 million people in the UK face long-term coastal flooding risk due to climate crisis.
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