"Before, we plant rice without salt water. Now we plant with more technology. Before, it's easier," says a local farmer. Many coastal areas are already adapting to the changes of rising sea waters and salt intrusion. Some of these adaptations are shrimp breeding and salt resistant rice. According to some scientists the sea waters may rise as much as 25 centimeters by 2040 in some parts of Asia.
Rising Seas of Asia
Posted by Enola 894 days ago (http://www1.voanews.com)"Before, we plant rice without salt water. Now we plant with more technology. Before, it's easier," says a local farmer. Many coastal areas are already adapting to the changes of rising sea waters and salt intrusion. Some of these adaptations are shrimp breeding and salt resistant rice. According to some scientists the sea waters may rise as much as 25 centimeters by 2040 in some parts of Asia.
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