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11/09/11

 

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Asia, Africa megacities top climate change risk survey

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David Fogarty
eople wade through knee-deep water on the outskirts of Dhaka, Aug. 10, 2011. REU
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* World's fastest growing populations increasingly at risk

* Africa and Asia most vulnerable to more extreme weather

* Survey can help city planners, investors adapt to wilder weather

SINGAPORE, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Rapidly growing megacities in Africa and Asia face the highest risks from rising sea levels, floods and other climate change impacts, says a global survey aimed at guiding city planners and investors.

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http://www.trust.org/alertnet/news/asia-africa-megacities-top-climate-change-risk-survey/

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