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Local warming: U.S. cities in front line as sea levels rise
2013-02-27 13:31:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: The signs of rising water are everywhere in this seaport city: yellow "Streets May Flood" notices are common at highway underpasses, in low-lying neighborhoods and along the sprawling waterfront. Built at sea level on reclaimed wetland, Norfolk has faced floods throughout its 400-year history. But as the Atlantic Ocean warms and expands, and parts of the city subside, higher tides and fiercer storms seem to hit harder than they used to. Dealing with this increased threat has put Norfolk at...
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