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Climate crisis is coming to crush many of world’s best surf breaks, study warns

Analysis of dozens of famous waves in world surfing reserves (WSR) found more than three-quarters were at high risk because of changing tide levels…

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The Guardian reports: Analysis of dozens of famous waves in world surfing reserves (WSR) found more than three-quarters were at high risk because of changing tide levels, hardened shorelines and shifting sands.

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United Kingdom · Europe
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The Guardian
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WSR
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Environment

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