Rising Seas Threaten 21 Mega-Cities

October 20, 2007

(AP) -- Cities around the world are facing the danger of rising seas and other disasters related to climate change.

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mikiwud - Oct 22, 2007
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I have never heard such a scare-mongering load of crap in my life!Where! When! What! O God the sky is falling.Gorebals has scared enough children for no good reason (and gullible adults)give it a rest!
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