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Moon wobble may cause flooding in BC

Written by: Michelle Young, News Editor  A new NASA study stated “Upcoming changes in the moon's orbit could lead to record flooding on Earth in the next decade.” They explained that, while the moon’s regular cycle causes high and low tides  climate change may aggravate sea levels, which could lead to flooding in the 2030s.  The study focused on effects on the United States; however, UBC professor Jess McIver said the same issues apply to BC. CBC News reported BC cities have “begun preparing for rising sea levels, flooding and extreme tides, in addition to the other climate and weather…

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