Nasa: Sea Level Rise Accelerating

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Thu, 08/27/2015 - 11:47pm

NASA: Sea Level Rise Accelerating

NASA has released new images showing global sea level rise. The agency's scientists say sea levels have risen four inches in the last two decades. (Aug. 27)        

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