Topic: sea level rise
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Terraforming Robots: A Founder's Plan to Stop Urban Flooding
San Rafael's Canal District has subsided by three feet, increasing its vulnerability to sea-level rise and flooding, a problem shared by many coastal communities worldwide. Terranova proposes lifting land using robots that inject a wood-waste slurry underground, offering a more affordable solutio...
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AI Film Exposes a Haunting Climate Future
An AI-generated film by AiCandy visualizes the dire consequences of failing to meet the UN's 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, aiming to spur global climate action with scenes of submerged iconic locations. The film uses accurate projections of sea-level rise up to 2100 and features the song "M...
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Arab Region Faces Critical Climate Risks, New Report Warns
The Arab region, home to nearly 480 million people, faces severe climate threats like extreme heat and drought, despite producing a quarter of the world's oil while contributing only 5-7% of global emissions. Extreme weather, including unsurvivable temperatures over 50°C and catastrophic flooding...
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