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RISKbitz: Ireland to be new Bermuda

20 October 2009

An unexpected result of climate change in the US is that Ireland is set to become the new Bermuda, according to scientists. Rising temperatures in Washington means that Ireland is becoming more hospitable – while Bermuda could eventually become unhabitable.

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An unexpected result of climate change in the US is that Ireland is set to become the new Bermuda, according to scientists. Rising temperatures in Washington means that Ireland is becoming more hospitable – while Bermuda could eventually become unhabitable.

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