Beaches along the Mediterranean are slowly disappearing. CNN Meteorologist Allison Chinchar explains why climate change is at least partly to blame.
Breakdown
- Mediterranean beaches are shrinking due to coastal erosion driven by climate change.
- Over 35% of Tunisia's beaches are eroding, impacting local economies and infrastructure. 33s
- In Alexandria, Egypt, building collapses linked to erosion have increased tenfold in 20 years. 2m 1s
- The Mediterranean Sea is warming and rising faster than many other bodies of water. 2m 29s
- Existing solutions to erosion are not keeping pace with the rising tide, and scientists warn urgent action is needed. 2m 59s