Rise in global sea levels could have 'profound consequences'
[BBC] Scientists believe that global sea levels could rise far more than predicted, due to accelerating melting in Greenland and Antarctica.
The long-held view has been that the world's seas would rise by a maximum of just under a metre by 2100.
This new study, based on expert opinions, projects that the real level may be around double that figure.
"expert opinion" from self-proclaimed "experts". Consensusy
This could lead to the displacement of hundreds of millions of people, the authors say.
Posted by: Besoeker 2019-05-21 |