==== Environmental Problems ====
* The 'Red Tide' has been greatly affecting areas of the U.S. it never has before (as far north as Boston), due to global warming. This phenomenon is called an algeal bloom, it causes the water to become infested with algea turning it different colors (in the arg World of Year Zero so far it has been red). This kills all aquatic life and causes the water to stink and become toxic.
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