<ul><li>A map produced by Climate Central shows that large parts of the UK, including areas of London, could be underwater by 2050 due to rising sea levels caused by climate change.</li><li>Coastal communities in the UK are increasingly concerned about the impact of climate change, with 74% of adults worried about the climate crisis, according to Office for National Statistics data.</li><li>The map highlights areas of the UK that are below predicted sea water levels and coastal flood protections, indicating potential danger zones. The River Thames and regions in northern England, southwest England, and Wales are expected to be worst affected.</li><li>Efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition away from fossil fuels could help mitigate the impact of rising sea levels, but the accuracy of the map has been criticized by the Environment Agency, which highlights existing and planned flood defense measures.</li></ul>

Map shows parts of UK that could be underwater by 2050

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