Global warming 'to hit Africa hardest'


	Global warming 'to hit Africa hardest'

michellezm

9-5-2007 2:51 PM

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weather, environment, global warming, africa, current affairs

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9-6-2007 1:04 AM

hudgal1

I'm reminded of the comedian Sam Kineson on living in sub-Saharan Africa: You're living in a desert! Move!

9-6-2007 2:03 AM

The REAL Napster

I'd say that Africa has it very difficult with or without any warming or cooling. ;-(

9-7-2007 12:25 PM

ColoradoRight

World ends tomorrow - women and children hurt worst

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