China's coasts are rising by about 4mm a year since 1993. That compares with the global average of 3.4mm. Half of China's coastal wetlands and mangrove forests were destroyed during rapid economic development over the last few decades. Sea water is also seeping into farmland, spoiling crops and threatening drinking water.
Members of the alliance are conflicted over the prospect of Ukraine’s membership. In particular, America has changed its mind, and this could affect the future of the war. Because of rapidly rising sea levels, China’s coastal cities are on sinking sand. Will another great wall slow the tide? And, say hello to our new Style Guide.
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