Climate change: Shanghai could sink into sea
China's coastal cities are facing an enemy that no navy, no matter how large, can defeat: the steadily rising sea level. Major economic centers like Shanghai and the Pearl River Delta are particularly at risk. Shanghai is even the most affected city in the world in terms of population. In a new forecast, the UN warns that emissions must decrease faster to achieve the climate goals.
27. May 2021
27. May 2021
Last updated: 24. July 2025
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