Climate change map shows which UK areas could be under water by 2050 | Tech News [Video]
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Climate change map shows which UK areas could be under water by 2050 | Tech News [Video]

Rising sea levels are a concern for many countries around the world, as the effects of climate change sees sea ice melting at an alarming rate.

Coastal communities fear their homes and businesses being lost to the sea in the not-too-distant future – and that fear is increasing, as Office for National Statistics figures show 74% of over-16s in Britain are worried about the climate crisis.

These concerns have been unavoidable for Londoners, as throughout 2023 Just Stop Oil glued themselves to roads and painted sporting events orange to raise awareness of climate change – costing the Met millions.

But a map that shows how the UK could look in 2050 has ramped up those concerns – especially in the capital.

Climate Central, who produced the data behind the map, predict huge swathes of the country could be underwater in less than three decades.

Areas shaded red on the map are those lower than predicted local sea water …

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