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Home / July 18th, 2009; Vol.176 #2 / Losing Louisiana / File
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This image depicts what the Mississippi delta would look like if land continues sinking and sea level rises one meter. (The town of Grand Isle sits on the coast today.) A new model predicts that 10 percent of Louisiana will be submerged by the year 2100. Credit: M. Blum and H. Roberts


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  • Like I've been saying all along: Better spend that Katrina Money MOVING New Orleans 'cultural treasures' to MUCH HIGHER GROUND!
    James Staples James Staples
    Jul. 7, 2009 at 3:24pm
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