Friday, 8 May 2020

Sea levels could rise more than a metre by 2100, experts say

Oceans rising faster than previously thought, according to survey of 100 specialists Sea-level rise is faster than previously believed and could exceed 1 metre by the end of the century unless global emissions are reduced, according to a survey of more than 100 specialists. Based on new knowledge of climate sensitivity and polar ice melt, the experts say coastal cities should prepare for an impact that will hit sooner than predicted by the United Nations and could reach as high as 5 metres by 2300. Continue reading...
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