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Maria
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 Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 6:58 pm Post subject: Maldives under threat - president supports 350.org |
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| Quote: | The Maldives are like the whole planet in miniature-global warming threatens their very existence, and almost certainly before the century is out. The highest point in the islands is a couple of meters above sea level-and since scientists say sea level may rise a couple of meters this century, that's a dangerous neighborhood to live in.
It's entirely possible that the nation of the Maldives-where people have lived for thousands of years, their lives built around an ecologically sustainable fishery-simply won't be there before long. Take a moment and try to imagine that--your home, your neighborhood, or your city being completely wiped off the map. Imagine your country's flag being lowered at the UN headquarters because your country quite literally does not exist.
President Nasheed faces this reality every day. That's why he's become an outspoken advocate for 350.
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More here http://action.350.org/t/9947/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=1468
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