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Need To Know  Climate Change at the Doorstep

Sea-level rise comes to one VA town. Details

 

Program: Need To Know

Episode: Climate Change at the Doorstep

The city of Norfolk, Virginia, is already experiencing the effects of sea-level rise. Streets that used to flood only occasionally now fill with sea-water every time there's a full-moon. Need to Know reports on how one American city is dealing with a problem that may soon be on all our doorsteps.

Duration: (11:35)
Premiere Date: 02/24/2011
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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