Effects of global warming seen in low-lying areas of Bangladesh

Some observers refer to the displaced in south Asia as among the world's first climate refugees. Low elevation, increased river flow, encroaching ocean water, displaced rural populations.

Some observers refer to the displaced in south Asia as among the world's first climate refugees. Low elevation, increased river flow, encroaching ocean water, displaced rural populations. It has been predicted that global warming will make this the new pattern across thousands of miles of coastline in south Asia and other heavily populated areas. Bangladesh is getting to pioneer this new pattern of social disruption.

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