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11/09/11

 

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Asia, Africa megacities top climate change risk survey

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David Fogarty
eople wade through knee-deep water on the outskirts of Dhaka, Aug. 10, 2011. REU
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* World's fastest growing populations increasingly at risk

* Africa and Asia most vulnerable to more extreme weather

* Survey can help city planners, investors adapt to wilder weather

SINGAPORE, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Rapidly growing megacities in Africa and Asia face the highest risks from rising sea levels, floods and other climate change impacts, says a global survey aimed at guiding city planners and investors.

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World population to hit 10 bln, but 15 bln possible: UN

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LONDON — The world's population of seven billion is set to rise to at least 10 billion by 2100, but could top 15 billion if birth rates are just slightly higher than expected, the United Nations said on Wednesday.

In a report ahead of ceremonies on October 31 to mark the seven billionth human alive today, the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) warned demographic pressure posed mighty challenges for easing poverty and conserving the environment.

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http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5irOtHu5CVtzmi1Im19TZmM_QF10g?docId=CNG.e953307fb21b1766114179006e2d47a2.5a1

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