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Study Finds Indian Ocean Sea-Level Rise Threatens Coastal Areas; Climate Change Partly Responsible

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finds that the sea-level rise is at least partly a result of climate change. The rise—which may aggravate monsoon flooding in Bangladesh and India—could have future impacts on both regional and global climate. The study indicated that the Seychelles Islands and Zanzibar off Tanzania’s coastline show the largest sea level drop.

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2018 Environmental Performance Index: Air quality top public health threat

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Switzerland’s top ranking reflects strong performance across most issues, especially air quality and climate protection. Seychelles ranks as the most-improved country over the past decade, due largely to its commitment to combating greenhouse gas emissions. Disability-Adjusted Life Years lost due to PM 2.5. Source: EPI.

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