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Neil Leslie & Kim oLeary

Thousands of Dublin buildings could be underwater by end of century due to climate change

Some of Dublin's most noted pubs, museums and hotels could be under water by the end of this century if radical measures are not taken to combat climate change, experts have revealed.

The dire warning has come as the Dublin Climate Summit which took place on Thursday heard that more than 8,500 buildings in the capital will be at risk of coastal flooding by 2100 as a consequence of increasing global warming.

A stark 3D image from climate technology company Cervest shows how areas of the city centre that are closest to the mouth of the River Liffey are in danger of being swamped by rising waters.

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