Thursday, March 31, 2016

Scientists Nearly Double Sea Level Rise Projections For 2100

The Washington Post
Sea levels could rise nearly twice as much as previously predicted by the end of this century if carbon dioxide emissions continue unabated, an outcome that could devastate coastal communities around the globe, according to new research published Wednesday. 

The main reason? Antarctica. Details here.

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