Portuguese Coastline Retreating, Urban Pressure Worsens

A report by Greenpeace indicates that the average sea level has risen 9.7 centimeters per year in Cascais over the past 25 years. The rising sea levels, combined with urban development, threaten to cause a significant loss of coastline in Portugal. Experts predict the Algarve could lose 40% of its beaches by 2100 if no action is taken.

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