Sea Level Projections With A New Generation Of Climate Change Scenarios.
Rising sea levels in the coming centuries is perhaps one of the most catastrophic consequences of rising temperatures. Massive economic costs, social consequences and forced migrations could result from global warming. But how frightening of times are we facing?
Bangkok On Alert For Floods
Thailand fights to hold back floodwaters flowing towards Bangkok – which lies only two meters above sea level- as spring high tides hindered efforts to protect the city of 12 million people from the kingdom’s worst inundation in decades.
Pacific Nation Of Tuvalu Declares State Of Emergency Over Fresh Water Shortage
The Pacific island nation of Tuvalu has declared a state of emergency due to a severe shortage of fresh water.
Asia-Pacific Region Faces Climate Change Induced Migration
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) reported that countries in the Asia-Pacific region will need to develop policies to deal with massive population shifts as a result of climate change impacts such as sea-level rise and variable monsoons. The region is highly exposed to environmental risks, having by far the highest population density of any continent living in low-elevation coastal zones, while it is also home to the largest number of people living in poverty.
Globe Had Eighth Warmest August On Record
The globe had its eighth warmest August since record keeping began in 1880, according to a NOAA study.
Study Predicts Sea Level Rise May Take Economic Toll On California Coast
California beach towns could face hefty economic losses caused by sea level rise in the next century, according to a new state-commissioned study conducted by economists at San Francisco State University.
Sea Levels Much Less Stable Than Earlier Believed
New evidence of sea-level oscillations during a warm period that started about 125,000 years ago raises the possibility of a similar scenario if the planet continues its more recent warming trend, new coral dating method suggests.
Kiribati ponders floating island to fight sea rise
The Pacific Islands Forum opened with a passionate plea from Kiribati for help staving off rising seas caused by climate change, as he is considering ideas such as building a floating island…
Floating Cities: Strategies of Adaptation And Long-Lasting Anticipation ?
Climate change is redefining the rules by which we live and at a pace we never expected. Because of rising sea level, several areas of the globe are in danger of vanishing from the map, disappearing under water. Society must adapt and maybe, one day, live in floating houses. Emerging designs and technologies promote the concept of living with natural flooding instead of resisting it …