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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Ports and Coast-Dwellers Get Ready for Rising Tide

    During the past century, sea levels along the California coast rose between seven and nine inches. In the next 100 years, climate change is likely to raise them by four or five feet. A recent survey has found that ports and shipping centers are not prepared.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    During the past century, sea levels along the California coast rose between seven and nine inches. In the next 100 years, climate change is likely to raise them by four or five feet. A recent survey has found that ports and shipping centers are not prepared.

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    The Nobel Peace Prize in Norway; Water in Southern California
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    2. 32:06Cold Snap Drives Families into Shelters
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    4. 52:19Myths and Truths about California's Water Supply
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      Warren Olney

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    The full episode

    3 of 4
    The Nobel Peace Prize in Norway; Water in Southern California
    1. 0:00War and Peace and the Nobel Prize
    2. 32:06Cold Snap Drives Families into Shelters
    3. 38:43Ports and Coast-Dwellers Get Ready for Rising TideYou’re reading this
    4. 52:19Myths and Truths about California's Water Supply
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