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The New York Times takes a look at recent calculations that have led many scientists to now say that sea level is likely to rise by almost one metre by 2100, posing a serious threat to coastal regions world-wide.
"I think we need immediately to begin thinking about our coastal cities, how are we going to protect them?' said John A. Church, an Australian scientist who is a leading expert on sea level. "We can’t afford to protect everything. We will have to abandon some areas."