How climate change threatens some of the world’s most coveted real estate

How climate change threatens some of the world’s most coveted real estate

By Kathleen Magramo and Chris Lau, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — Until recently, the upscale homes of the Redhill Peninsula seemed like an oasis for rich Hong Kongers aspiring to a tranquil lifestyle in an otherwise notoriously cramped metropolis of 7.5 million. Its cliffside location and unobstructed views of the South China Sea made for great Feng Shui and offered the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of city life for its gated community of ty…

How climate change threatens some of the world's most coveted real estate

Until recently, the upscale homes of the Redhill Peninsula seemed like an oasis for rich Hong Kongers aspiring to a tranquil lifestyle in an otherwise notoriously cramped metropolis of 7.5 million.

Até recentemente, as casas de luxo da península de Redhill pareciam um oásis para os ricos de Hong Kong que aspiravam a um estilo de vida tranquilo numa metrópole notoriamente apertada de 7,5 milhões de habitantes. Sua localização na falésia e as vistas para o Mar da China Meridional oferecem o antídoto perfeito para a agitação da vida urbana ao seu condomínio fechado de magnatas, estrangeiros e celebridades. Mas esse mesmo local sofreu com os p…