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Sea level rise due to global warming poses threat to New York City

Global warming is expected to cause the sea level along the northeastern U.S. coast to rise almost twice as fast as global sea levels during this century. Jianjun Yin discusses the findings (c) FSU Visual Media and Promotions

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Sea level rise due to global warming poses threat to New York City
— 19 March 2009 18:00 GMT | Environment

Global warming is expected to cause the sea level along the northeastern U.S. coast to rise almost twice as fast as global sea levels during this century, putting New York City at greater risk for damage from hurricanes and winter storm surge, according to a new study led by a Florida State University researcher…