Nearly 200 million people could be displaced by sea levels rising more quickly than previously predicted

(CNN)Global sea levels could rise more than two meters (6.6 feet) by the end of this century if emissions continue unchecked, swamping major cities such as New York and Shanghai and displacing up to 187 million people, a new study warns.

The study, which was released Monday, says sea levels may rise much faster than previously estimated due to the accelerating melting of ice sheets in both Greenland and Antarctica.

The international researchers predict that in the worst case scenario under which global temperatures increase by 5 degrees Celsius (9 degrees Fahrenheit) by 2100, sea levels could rise by more than two meters (6.6 feet) in the same period -- double the upper limit outlined by the UN climate science panel's last major report.

Such a situation would be "catastrophic," the authors of the study warn.

"It really is pretty grim," lead author Jonathan Bamber, a Professor of Physical Geography at the University of Bristol told CNN. "Two meters is not a good scenario."

He said the mass displacement of people in low-lying coastal areas would likely result in serious social upheaval. It would also pose an "existential threat" to small island nations in the Pacific which would be left pretty much uninhabitable.

Tommy Monk wrote:
Waffle...

Ben Reilly wrote:

(CNN)Global sea levels could rise more than two meters (6.6 feet) by the end of this century if emissions continue unchecked, swamping major cities such as New York and Shanghai and displacing up to 187 million people, a new study warns.

The study, which was released Monday, says sea levels may rise much faster than previously estimated due to the accelerating melting of ice sheets in both Greenland and Antarctica.

The international researchers predict that in the worst case scenario under which global temperatures increase by 5 degrees Celsius (9 degrees Fahrenheit) by 2100, sea levels could rise by more than two meters (6.6 feet) in the same period -- double the upper limit outlined by the UN climate science panel's last major report.

Such a situation would be "catastrophic," the authors of the study warn.

"It really is pretty grim," lead author Jonathan Bamber, a Professor of Physical Geography at the University of Bristol told CNN. "Two meters is not a good scenario."

He said the mass displacement of people in low-lying coastal areas would likely result in serious social upheaval. It would also pose an "existential threat" to small island nations in the Pacific which would be left pretty much uninhabitable.

https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/21/health/climate-change-sea-levels-scn-intl/index.html

There are no winners in climate change. Any place that is relatively unaffected by global warming can expect to be inundated by people who have lost their homes, particularly from coastal areas but also from countries near the Equator which will become uninhabitable due to extreme heat.

Andy wrote:I bet the climate change deniers like. Tommy, Skunk and Mad Dog won't be buying houses on low lying coastal town.
They will head for the hills because of the rising seas levels caused by the very global warming they deny.

WhoseYourWolfie wrote:

Why must the "libertarians" and other assorted corporatist suckups be such a clueless bunch of denialist 'snowflakes'...

While those Pollyannas like Maddog and Tommy keep on keeping on as if nothing is happening, there are plenty of groups that are planning for a future with evermore human-induced accelerating climate change..

Not only the UN, environmental activists and various research bodies, but also the Pentagon, the military in Russia, Canada, Norway, Sweden;  the governments of many Pacific islands,  places like New Zealand and Queensland factoring in future migrations;  many farmers, fishers and foresters already planning for changes over coming decades.

Maddog wrote:

WhoseYourWolfie wrote:

Why must the "libertarians" and other assorted corporatist suckups be such a clueless bunch of denialist 'snowflakes'...

While those Pollyannas like Maddog and Tommy keep on keeping on as if nothing is happening, there are plenty of groups that are planning for a future with evermore human-induced accelerating climate change..

Not only the UN, environmental activists and various research bodies, but also the Pentagon, the military in Russia, Canada, Norway, Sweden;  the governments of many Pacific islands,  places like New Zealand and Queensland factoring in future migrations;  many farmers, fishers and foresters already planning for changes over coming decades.

It was in response to Ben calling Libertarians dramatic, which is patently false. Now calm down ya damn drama queen.

Ben Reilly wrote:

(CNN)Global sea levels could rise more than two meters (6.6 feet) by the end of this century if emissions continue unchecked, swamping major cities such as New York and Shanghai and displacing up to 187 million people, a new study warns.

The study, which was released Monday, says sea levels may rise much faster than previously estimated due to the accelerating melting of ice sheets in both Greenland and Antarctica.

The international researchers predict that in the worst case scenario under which global temperatures increase by 5 degrees Celsius (9 degrees Fahrenheit) by 2100, sea levels could rise by more than two meters (6.6 feet) in the same period -- double the upper limit outlined by the UN climate science panel's last major report.

Such a situation would be "catastrophic," the authors of the study warn.

"It really is pretty grim," lead author Jonathan Bamber, a Professor of Physical Geography at the University of Bristol told CNN. "Two meters is not a good scenario."

He said the mass displacement of people in low-lying coastal areas would likely result in serious social upheaval. It would also pose an "existential threat" to small island nations in the Pacific which would be left pretty much uninhabitable.

https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/21/health/climate-change-sea-levels-scn-intl/index.html

There are no winners in climate change. Any place that is relatively unaffected by global warming can expect to be inundated by people who have lost their homes, particularly from coastal areas but also from countries near the Equator which will become uninhabitable due to extreme heat.

Andy wrote:I bet the climate change deniers like. Tommy, Skunk and Mad Dog won't be buying houses on low lying coastal town.
They will head for the hills because of the rising seas levels caused by the very global warming they deny.

The Devil, You Know wrote:

Andy wrote:I bet the climate change deniers like. Tommy, Skunk and Mad Dog won't be buying houses on low lying coastal town.
They will head for the hills because of the rising seas levels caused by the very global warming they deny.

it's man made climate change that is being challenged.
but isn't it now called Climate emergency as the climate is not playing ball with the models. GIGO

The Devil, You Know wrote:the models being used to predict man made climate change are flawed. It's why nature is not doing what they predict.

the planet has warmed and cooled throughout history, sometimes very quickly.,

WhoseYourWolfie wrote:

Maddog wrote:

It was in response to Ben calling Libertarians dramatic, which is patently false. Now calm down ya damn drama queen.

You're the last one who should be calling anybody else a "drama queen" around here,  Mary...

You pathetic southerner snowflake..   What is it they say about big-mouthed twats like you, over there ==  "all hat and no cattle"  !

Maddog wrote:

WhoseYourWolfie wrote:

Why must the "libertarians" and other assorted corporatist suckups be such a clueless bunch of denialist 'snowflakes'...

While those Pollyannas like Maddog and Tommy keep on keeping on as if nothing is happening, there are plenty of groups that are planning for a future with evermore human-induced accelerating climate change..

Not only the UN, environmental activists and various research bodies, but also the Pentagon, the military in Russia, Canada, Norway, Sweden;  the governments of many Pacific islands,  places like New Zealand and Queensland factoring in future migrations;  many farmers, fishers and foresters already planning for changes over coming decades.

It was in response to Ben calling Libertarians dramatic, which is patently false. Now calm down ya damn drama queen.

Ben Reilly wrote:

Maddog wrote:

It was in response to Ben calling Libertarians dramatic, which is patently false. Now calm down ya damn drama queen.

That's pretty immature of you. I called you dramatic because you said that being a resident of California is the same thing as being a slave.

The Devil, You Know wrote:
the models being used to predict man made climate change are flawed. It's why nature is not doing what they predict.

the planet has warmed and cooled throughout history, sometimes very quickly.,