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Mediterranean beaches disappearing due to coastal erosion

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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
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