Melting Ice Caps Could Spell Disaster for Coastal Cities

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Earth Is Melting at Both Ends

Melting Ice Caps Could Spell Disaster for Coastal Cities

By BILL BLAKEMORE

March 2, 2006 — For the first time, scientists have confirmed Earth is melting at both ends, which could have disastrous effects for coastal cities and villages....

James Hansen, director of NASA's Earth Science Research, said that disaster could probably be avoided, but that it would require dramatically cutting emission outputs. If the proper actions aren't taken, Hansen said, the sea level could rise as much as 80 feet by the time today's children reach middle age.

http://www.abcnews.go.com/GMA/Technology/story?id=1678602&page=1&gma=true
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