Foreign media warn of rising sea levels, but as the world calls for shared responsibility, who is tallying their own costs?

Foreign media: Scientists warn that the melting of the Antarctic ice sheet could lead to sustained global sea-level rise, with coastal cities in China such as Hong Kong and Shanghai potentially experiencing sea-level increases 15% to 20% above the global average. This is due to changes in Earth's gravitational field caused by reduced Antarctic ice mass, which redistributes seawater toward certain coastal regions farther from Antarctica.

A study published in Nature Geoscience indicates that even if global warming is kept within the 1.5°C target set by the Paris Agreement, there remains a 92% probability of ice loss in Antarctica this century.

The research team notes that major coastal cities—particularly port hubs—will face more frequent and costly flooding and extreme weather events, necessitating enhanced coastal protection and adaptive measures. Researchers emphasize that reducing greenhouse gas emissions remains a critical pathway for mitigating long-term risks.

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