Coastal flooding from rising sea-levels could wipe out one-fifth of global GDP by 2100

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New research suggests 'a 1-in-100-year extreme flood event will be10 times more frequent' by the end of the century, writes Louise Boyle

Jame Rowles examines destroyed docks during Hurricane Hanna this month in Corpus Christi, Texas. Coastal flooding is expected to dramatically rise in the coming decades, according to a new studyThe Independent employs reporters around the world to bring you truly independent journalism.

 

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