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Study: Rising Sea Levels Threaten 100 Million Buildings
10/7/2025
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- A McGill-led study warns rising sea levels could threaten over 100 million buildings in the Global South.
- Published in npj Urban Sustainability, the study covers Africa, Southeast Asia, and Central/South America.
- A 0.5-meter rise could inundate about 3 million buildings.
- A five-meter rise could affect neighborhoods and critical infrastructure.
- Bangladesh’s eastern coast sinks faster, increasing risks to farmland and livelihoods.
