Singapore opens research centre to fight rising sea levels
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Singapore launched a research facility to find long-term solutions to protect against rising sea levels from climate change.
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The facility aims to bring expertise and innovation to address the threat of sea levels rising 3-4mm per year.
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Sea levels could rise 1 meter by 2100, exacerbated by rainfall patterns, tides, and storm surges.
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Singapore is vulnerable with 1/3 of its land 5 meters or less above sea level and high annual rainfall.
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The facility will research engineering like flexible seawalls and nature-based solutions like mangroves to protect coastlines.