50 million desertification refugees in next 10 years


	50 million desertification refugees in next 10 years

Wadard

6-29-2007 8:50 AM

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global warming

Wadard says:

More than 200 experts from 25 countries produced a report that warns of a grim outlook if we do not combat the growing problem of advancing deserts.

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<FONT size="2">The study by the United Nations University suggests climate change is making desertification "the greatest environmental challenge of our times".
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<FONT size="2">If action is not taken, the report warns that some 50 million people could be displaced within the next 10 years.
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<FONT size="2">The study was produced by more than 200 experts from 25 countries.</FONT></P></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/6247802.stm"><DIV class="acrol">
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