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Banjul Risks Sinking As Sea Level Rises

A Gambian minister is warning that rising sea levels due to climate change could lead to a decreased rice production, thus impeding the government's target of producing 70,000 metric tons annually.

  • Gambia:   Banjul Risks Sinking As Sea Level Rises

    Daily Observer, 13 August 2012

    Banjul is at risk of going under water as sea levels rise by one meter as a result of climate change and other environmental ramifications, the minister of works, constructions and… Read more »

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The ocean is encroaching on settlements.

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