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Asia-Pacific faces ‘US$500 billion a year’ hit from rising seas if current policies continue
Coastal flooding could bring US$500 billion of annual damages to the Asia-Pacific by the year 2100, if countries do not adapt to rising sea levels.
Ocean-based goals in submitted Nationally Determined Contributions overlook tougher targets including fossil fuel phase-out.
Four island residents take a Swiss cement giant to court while restoring nature at home.
Cutting emissions in line with the 1.5°C warming limit, rather than following current climate policies, could curb long-term sea level rise by 64 centimetres, a new study says.
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