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Donald Turvill

Edinburgh's Portobello 'could be underwater in 50 years', expert warns

An Edinburgh councillor has called for clarity from council bosses over claims that Portobello will be 'underwater in the next 50 years'.

Research has shown that sea level rises as a result of climate change could leave parts of the capital's coastline submerged in the coming decades.

The issue was raised during a discussion about future plans to redevelop the Seafield waterfront at an Edinburgh City Council planning committee.

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