Does global warming lead to prostitution?

Posted By Blake Hounshell Thursday, January 17, 2008 - 8:34 AM Share

The evidence from Bangladesh:

One unexpected consequence of the rising water levels in Bangladesh is that river erosion has reduced the number of operable ferry berths, so men wait longer to cross, which in turn increases the demand for prostitution.

EXPLORE:SOUTH ASIA, ENVIRONMENT, GLOBAL WARMING
 
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