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It’s time to Halt Further Temperature rises 等It’s time to Halt Further Temperature rises The Maldivian president and ministers held the world’s first underwater cabinet meeting on October 17, 2009, in a symbolic cry for help over rising sea levels that threaten the tropical archipelago?s existence. Clad in black diving suits and masks, President Mohamed Nasheed, 11 ministers, the vice president and cabinet secretary dove 3.8 meters to gather at tables under the crystalline waters. They signed an “SOS” message from the Maldives during the 30-minute meeting. In 2007, the UN?s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned that there would be an increase in sea levels of 18 to 59 centimetres because of global warming. Maldives, made up of 1,192 coral islands, averages just 2.13 metres above sea level, is among the most threatened by rising seas. If the UN predictions are correct, most of the low-lying Maldives will be submerged by 2100 and many homes will be lost. “Climate change is happening and it threatens the rights and security of everyone on Earth.” President Nasheed said, “We must unite in a global effort to halt further temperature rises.” And in this way, he pushed the need for action. ?Voice? The Reuters: Chinese scientist Qian Xuesen, widely considered the father of the country’s nuclear missile and space program, has died at the age of 98. In 1955, Qian’s return brought China the hope of developing space science and its own missiles. He was put in charge of developing the country?s first missiles, and also oversaw the development of China?s first atom bomb, exploded in 1964. Australian Girl Sails Solo Around the World A 16-year-old Australian steered her bright pink, 34-foot yacht out of Sydney Harbor on October 18, 2009 to start her bid to become the youngest person to sail solo and unassisted around the world. Jessica Watson?s plan to make a 23,600-mile journey through some of the world?s most treacherous waters sparke