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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Language: | English |
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Academy of Science of South Africa
2016-05-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Science |
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Online Access: | https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/4084 |