Millions More People At Risk Of Climate-Related Coastal Flooding

A study by Climate Central reveals that by 2050, 300 million people could be affected by annual flooding, three times more than previously estimated. Improved radar and satellite imaging show that many more people live on vulnerable land. Countries like China, Bangladesh, India, and Vietnam, along with cities such as Shanghai and Miami, are at high risk. However, significant emission reductions could save 50 million people from flooding by the century's end.

By 2050, how many people are expected to be affected by coastal flooding according to the study?

• 500 million

• 300 million

• 80 million

• 150 million

Which organization conducted the study on coastal flooding?

• World Health Organization

• United Nations

• Climate Central

• Greenpeace

Which countries are identified as being at the highest risk of flooding?

• Brazil, Argentina, Chile

• China, Bangladesh, India, Vietnam

• USA, Canada, Mexico

• Russia, Ukraine, Poland

What could significantly lower the estimates of people affected by flooding?

• Building more dams

• Reducing carbon emissions

• Improving healthcare

• Increasing urbanization

How many people could be saved from annual coastal flooding by rapid emission cuts?

• 100 million

• 50 million

• 25 million

• 10 million