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These World Heritage Sites are threatened by climate change

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Published: August 23rd, 2024,
Last updated: September 12th, 2024

The Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen is one of the endangered UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Germany.

According to a new data analysis, climate change is increasing the risk of many UNESCO World Heritage Sites being damaged by floods, storms or extreme heat. Among the 50 most endangered sites in the Asia-Pacific region, North America and Europe are two sites in Germany, the British analysis company Climate X announced on Thursday.

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