Climate change threats to two low-lying South African coastal towns: Risks and perceptions

Climate change poses a considerable threat to low-lying coastal towns. Possible risks include flooding induced by sea-level rise, increased discomfort from changes in temperature and precipitation, more frequent extreme events, biodiversity shifts, and water shortages. For coastal towns that attract...

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Main Authors: Jennifer M. Fitchett, Bronwyn Grant, Gijsbert Hoogendoorn
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy of Science of South Africa 2016-05-01
Series:South African Journal of Science
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Online Access:https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/4084