Photo: Warming May Spur Extinctions, Shortages, Conflicts, World Experts Warn



A map depicts average seasonal sea-level change from 1993 to 2002. A new report issued by a panel of 2,500 scientists from more than 130 countries warns of flooding, storms, and other severe climate effects spurred by global warming.

Map courtesy NOAA/NESDIS


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