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Rising Tide

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The 2007 report declined to speculate on the potential impact of climate change–it included no estimate for the potential rise in sea levels. The study estimates present and future flood losses in 136 of the world’s largest coastal cities (including New York, Miami, New Orleans and Tampa in the U.S.).

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Global Growth Surge in Southwest Louisiana

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Louisiana Economic Development officials estimate the project will create 1,200 permanent new indirect jobs along with 3,000 construction jobs. Mary (PWSM) are shallow draft ports. The Magnolia LNG facility in Lake Charles, LA can handle up to eight million metric tons per year of liquefaction of natural gas for exports. Photo: SWLA).