But he said that would cause extra water to flow through Newhaven, increasing erosion to river defences.

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Research in Europe has linked that acidic beverage consumption to increasing tooth erosion.

CNN: Juices, tea and energy drinks erode teeth

Some of the most frightening forecasts in the report centre on the increasing pace of coastal erosion expected to accompany climate change, as sea levels continue to rise and low-lying shores become more vulnerable to storm surges.

BBC: NEWS | UK | 'Sobering' conclusions from flood report

This remains a very real concern, with much of the world suffering from increasing water scarcity, land erosion, drought intensity, stalled progress on crop productivity, declining groundwater aquifers, over-grazing of pasturelands, tropical deforestation, massive species extinction, over-fishing, and anthropogenic climate-change.

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Climate change is changing precipitation patterns and intensity, increasing the incidence of droughts, floods, and erosion.

FORBES: Water Risk Threatens Businesses, National Security

In the U.S., the increasing demand for bigger and cheaper TVs driven by price erosion has prevented total TV sales from declining.

FORBES: Holiday TV Sales Will Help Corning Reach $13

In the face of their continuous and alarming erosion and unsustainable use, biodiversity and ecosystem services are gaining increasing attention in the international arena.

UNESCO: Indigenous Peoples