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The Explainer
The Explainer
11 Dec 2024
How many homes are at risk from coastal erosion in Ireland?
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Homes built near the sea have always been at risk as coastlines moves closer and closer — and in our warming climate, rising sea levels will become an increasing reality. The Journal Investigates has examined the scale of this in Ireland, revealing that the number of homes at risk of falling into the sea due to coastal erosion has increased 173% in just five years. Reporter Patricia Devlin joins us to look at why the numbers are increasing at such speed, and what can be done.


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