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New Zealand research report warns households over climate change

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A report commissioned by the Deep South National Science Challenge has given a stark warning over the impact of sea level rise for New Zealand's residents and their insurance needs.

43,000 homes are within 1.5 meters of the average spring high tide and nearly 9000 are within 50cm; the difference between a low emission scenario between now and 2100 could mean a 44cm rise in sea

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