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Fires and floods: maps of Europe predict scale of climate catastrophe

(The Guardian, 10 Feb 2020) Without urgent action, rising sea levels by end of century could leave cities under water

A series of detailed maps have laid bare the scale of possible forest fires, floods, droughts and deluges that Europe could face by the end of the century without urgent action to adapt to and confront global heating.

An average one-metre rise in sea levels by the end of the century – without any flood prevention action – would mean 90% of the surface of Hull would be under water, according to the European Environment Agency.

English cities including Norwich, Margate, Southend-on-Sea, Runcorn and Blackpool could also experience flooding covering more than 40% of the urban area.

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The Guardian, 10 Feb 2020: Fires and floods: maps of Europe predict scale of climate catastrophe

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