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Sea rise threatens Florida coast, no statewide plan
2015-05-11 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Associated Press: America's oldest city is slowly drowning. St. Augustine's centuries-old Spanish fortress sits feet from the encroaching Atlantic, whose waters already flood the city's narrow streets about 10 times a year -- a problem worsening as sea levels rise. The city relies on tourism, but visitors might someday have to wear waders at high tide. "If you want to benefit from the fact we've been here for 450 years, you have the responsibility to look forward to the next 450," said Bill Hamilton, whose family...
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