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Going Under: How sea level rise is threatening to sink major Asian cities
by Rayson LauClimate change is likely the most pressing issue of our generation. Sea levels are projected to rise by at least 2 metres at the end of this century. Many major Asian cities are in low-lying coastal areas. What will happen to them and their people?
Sea level rise
Assuming 4°C of warming by 2100
2m sea level rise (by 2100)
8.9m sea level rise (beyond 2100)
Sea level rise
Assuming 4°C of warming by 2100
2m sea level rise (by 2100)
8.9m sea level rise (beyond 2100)
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About Rayson Lau
Rayson is interested in stories that explore the way local communities interact with their natural environments. He is a former intern at Kontinentalist, and an Environmental Studies undergraduate from the National University of Singapore. In his free time, he likes to either rock out on stage, or sleep in late snuggled warmly in bed.
Topics:
- Bangkok,
- climate change,
- Ho Chi Minh City,
- Jakarta,
- rising sea levels,
- Shanghai,
- singapore
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