The Earth in 2050: the horrible consequences of climate change

Recent scientific studies suggest a potential increase in global temperatures by up to 3°C within the next thirty years, posing significant risks of rising sea levels worldwide. In response to the urgent climate crisis, researchers from Climate Central have visualized potential future scenarios for iconic global landmarks, underscoring the necessity for immediate action against climate change.

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Does this famous building look familiar? It should, it is Buckingham Palace! However, the surroundings do look a little bit...different! In 2050, if nothing is done to limit global warming, this photo could well become real.

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The Bank of China Tower, one of Hong Kong's tallest skyscrapers.

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St. Paul's Cathedral in London, where Prince Charles and Diana Spencer celebrated their wedding in 1981.

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The Atlantis Bahamas resort located on the island of Paradise Island. Or what would be left of it.

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The Burj Khalifa, the tallest tower in the world and symbol of Dubai.

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The Santa Maria Cathedral of Seville, the largest cathedral in Spain and one of the largest in the world by area.

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Cathedral of Our Lady Antwerp, a famous place of Catholic worship in Belgium.

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Adelaide International Airport, Australia.

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The tennis courts of the Australian Open, famous Grand Slam tournament.

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Saint-André Cathedral in Bordeaux, the most imposing place of worship in the city.

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Christiansborg Palace was the main residence of the Danish royal family and is now the seat of the Danish parliament.

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The Plaza de España in Seville is one of the most spectacular squares in all of Spain and an emblematic and very touristic place in the Andalusian city.

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The Copacabana Palace is a luxury hotel located in front of the famous Copacabana Beach, in Rio de Janeiro.

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The beautiful Blue Train Park in Cape Town, South Africa will be no more, if something isn't done about climate change.

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The Sainte-Réparate cathedral, located in the Old Nice district in the Alpes-Maritimes.

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Dublin Castle, the former seat of British power and a great symbol of Irish history, would be largely affected by the rising waters.

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Fisherman's Wharf Park, an iconic location in the city of Victoria, Canada.

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Place Royale is the historic heart of Quebec City, where the Notre-Dame-des-Victoires church is located. We can see that the whole neighborhood would be affected.

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Gothenburg Cathedral, temple of the Church of Sweden and a must-see monument in the Swedish capital.

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Huacheng Square is the largest square in the port city of Guangzhou, located northeast of Hong Kong.

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Longshan Temple is a famous Buddhist temple located in the Taiwanese capital.

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In the south-west of France, Plage des Cavaliers in Anglet is a very popular destination for surfers. The whole city could now take up paddleboarding.

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With its Roman architecture, Diocletian's Palace is one of the best preserved buildings from antiquity in the world, in the historic center of Split, Croatia.

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The Parc de la Ciutadella is the largest park in Barcelona, and one of the most touristic.

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In The Hague, the Peace Palace is notably the seat of the International Court of Justice of the United Nations. As the Netherlands is already partly below sea level, it would be particularly affected.

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Steeped in history, Cathedral Square is one of the main squares in Havana, Cuba.

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The Maghreb would also be affected by the rising waters. The streets of the Tunisian capital and the Cité Jardin, a famous square in the city, would therefore also be flooded.

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Rosemary Square is a well-known shopping center in Florida.

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Rosenborg Castle is home to the Danish Crown Jewels in central Copenhagen.

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In California, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art is one of the largest museums devoted to contemporary art.

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Here we see Lloyds Amphitheater, a large concert hall located in Bristol.

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Close to Los Angeles, Santa Monica is known for its Pacific Park amusement park and for one of the most famous beaches in the world. This impressive reconstruction shows how much the city would be affected.

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Lujiazui is the trendy district of Shanghai, well known for its huge skyscrapers.

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The Church of Saint Nicholas in Piraeus is a Greek Orthodox church located near Athens.

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The State Hermitage Museum is the largest museum in the world, and it is located in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

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No need to introduce the Statue of Liberty, this New York icon is located on Liberty Island, and the most famous monument in the United States.

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The original architecture of the Sydney Opera House has made it one of the symbols of the city, and indeed of all of Australia.

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The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro is the largest university in all of Brazil.

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The ʻIolani Palace was the former residence of the last Hawaiian rulers and can be visited today.

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Studenterlunden Park is a large park located in downtown Oslo. The National Theater is located here. You would have to get there by boat.

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The Rothenburgsort is a district of Hamburg, in northern Germany and if things don't change...there won't be much left.

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The Lincoln Memorial is a famous Washington monument built in honor of Abraham Lincoln, the first Republican president in United States history.

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The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya is a museum in Mumbai centered on the history of India. It  would be underwater.

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If nothing is done, these photos will become our new reality, that of a submerged planet, on which life will become increasingly difficult. Not only because of the rising waters, but also because of the multiplication of waste, the difficulties in obtaining supplies such as drinking water and food. These photos certainly make it very clear -we must act!