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What are the hidden connections between rising sea levels along South Africa’s coastline and internal displacement in communities like Durban and Port Elizabeth?

Hidden Links Between Rising Sea Levels and Internal Displacement in South Africa’s Coastal Communities Opening: When the Tide Forces Movement In April 2022, heavy rains and flooding hit eThekwini (Durban), killing over 400 people. Thousands of homes were destroyed, and tens of thousands had to relocate temporarily. Along South Africa’s coastline, sea levels are rising at […]

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