Sea levels reached record highs in 2012, study shows

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New report from US government atmospheric and oceanic body highlights risks of climate change

The risks businesses face from climate change were again underlined yesterday as a new report confirmed 2012 was one of the 10 warmest years on record globally, with sea levels reaching record highs and...

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