Why in news Rising waves driven by climate change have led to significant coastal erosion in Brazil , particularly affecting beachside com...
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Rising waves driven by climate change have led to significant coastal erosion in Brazil, particularly affecting beachside communities like Atafona.
Global warming and silting of the Paraiba River have exacerbated erosion, leading to catastrophic outcomes for local residents.
Sea levels in the Atafona area have risen by 13 cm over the past 30 years and may increase an additional 16 cm by 2050, according to a UN report.
The Amazon River's ecosystem is threatened by saltwater intrusion due to drought, impacting freshwater species and local fishing communities.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change reports that sea level rise is accelerating, now at a rate of 0.48 cm per year, double that of previous decades.
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