Category: Blog
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Bangladeshis Suffer from Flood Every Year
People in the flood-prone areas of Bangladesh suffer seriously. During the floods, their livelihood comes to standstill. Hunger, diseases, deaths rattle people in the these areas.
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Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Pakistan Extremely Vulnerable to Sea Level Rise
This rise in the sea level makes the coastal landmass comprising Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Thailand and Pakistan extremely vulnerable.
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Wars and Submergence of Coastal Areas: What’s the Connection?
Use of weapons in war zones release harmful gases into the air, causing rise in temperatures. Hence, ice and glaciers melt and turn into water — which then flows into the seas and oceans, raising the average global sea level. Consequently, the coastal areas with low-lying landscape have been gradually submerging into waters.
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Wars Spreading Harmful Gases
In the ongoing wars around the world, harmful gases are being released into the air, courtesy to the use of tanks, artillery, missiles, etc. Over the years, these harmful gases have adversely affected human health, including cancer, birth defects and other adverse health conditions.
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