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Rising seas threaten nearly a billion coastal residents

Nearly a billion people in low-lying coastal regions face heightened risks from sea-level rise, including catastrophic flooding, erosion, and displacement, according to a UN warning.

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HealthRising seas threaten nearly a billion coastal residents

Nearly a billion people in low-lying coastal regions face heightened risks from sea-level rise, including catastrophic flooding, erosion, and displacement, according to a UN warning.

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