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

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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. Global sea-level patterns are not geographically uniform. Credit: NASA.

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2018 Environmental Performance Index: Air quality top public health threat

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Seychelles ranks as the most-improved country over the past decade, due largely to its commitment to combating greenhouse gas emissions. The 2018 EPI offers not only a snapshot of where countries stand today but also reflects important trends in environmental performance at both the national and global levels.

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