Which Countries Have Lost the Most to Sea Level Rise? – EcoWatch

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Article Synopsis – According to data from the World Bank, 37 countries have already lost land area since 1961 due to rising sea levels. The most affected country is St Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean, which has lost a quarter of its land area. Ecuador and Vietnam come in second and third place, having lost 10.29 percent and 4.74 percent of their land respectively. To read the actual article click here

By Sharon Gray September 5, 2018 Newsletter