According to research by scientists at McGill University in Canada, rising sea levels caused by continuous greenhouse gas emissions could destroy coastal cities worldwide.
The research predicts that “Sea levels will rise in the future, gradually cause costal cities become underwater”.
The scientists' conclusions indicate that coastal cities in Africa, Southeast Asia, South and Central America face a high risk of being submerged. Of the 840 million buildings in the studied area, 136 million will be damaged by a 20-meter rise in sea level by 2100. Most of these buildings are located in low-lying, densely populated areas, so ports, infrastructure, and cultural heritage sites may also be at risk. “Climate change and sea level rise affect all of us, whether we live near the ocean or not,” said university professor Eric Galbraith.
The study's authors noted that these calculations provide important information for architects, planners, and developers, who can use the results to minimize future damage, reported by ria.ru.
