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Sea Levels Threaten Coastal Towns [1]

Scientists are pretty certain climate change is going to cause the sea level to rise. It's happening already, actually.  In communities around the Chesapeake Bay, people are getting a sneak preview.  The Environment Report's Tamara Keith reports some people there are trying to work with nature rather than resist it.

Part One [2]

Part Two [3]

 

Climate Change [4]
National (U.S.) [5]
Public [6]
Source: Environment Report [3], 06/19/2009
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