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Title: TedTalk: Let's Prepare for Climate Change
Post by: Metro Jacksonville on October 10, 2012, 03:11:59 AM
TedTalk: Let's Prepare for Climate Change

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Set aside the politics: Data shows that climate change is happening, measurably, now. And as Vicki Arroyo says, it's time to prepare our homes and cities for the new climate, with its increased risk of flooding, drought and uncertainty. She illustrates this inspiring talk with bold projects from cities all over the world -- local examples of thinking ahead.

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http://www.metrojacksonville.com/article/2012-oct-tedtalk-lets-prepare-for-climate-change
Title: Re: TedTalk: Let's Prepare for Climate Change
Post by: Charles Hunter on October 10, 2012, 06:27:03 AM
I recently heard that the Water Management District accepts that there will be a five-and-a-half inch sea leavel rise by 2030.
Title: Re: TedTalk: Let's Prepare for Climate Change
Post by: ChriswUfGator on October 13, 2012, 07:28:44 AM
Just on this issue? Lol