Sentences with phrase «effects of sea level rise»

Experts weigh in on the local effects of sea level rise.

The devastating effects of sea level rise and extreme weather events have the potential to result in migration, humanitarian crises and international conflict.

When four Florida middle school students learn about the potential effect of sea level rise on Miami's economy, they conduct a school energy audit with the help of non-profit, Dream in Green.

«The important point here is that smooth projections of sea level rise do not capture this variability, so adverse effects of sea level rise may occur before they are predicted to happen,» Dutton said.

The combined effects of sea level rise and more powerful storms could cause a 10-fold increase in the occurrence rate of extreme storm surges, but smart planning could prevent Katrina - level destruction

The authors note, however, that while the warming caused by a single emission reaches a maximum quickly, damage caused by this warming can play out over longer periods, including effects of sea level rise and harm to ecosystems caused by sustained warming.

The NOAA report aims to help these and other communities combat the dangers of flooding and assess the risk of future effects of sea level rise.

«The important point here is that smooth projections of sea level rise do not capture this variability, so adverse effects of sea level rise may occur before they are predicted to happen,» said Andrea Dutton, an earth scientist at the University of Florida.

In this study, the effects of sea level rise (assumed to continue at present, at the time of the study, rates, which the authors noted was likely conservative), wave fetch, wind speed and direction were examined and the resultant erosion rate was estimated for the Western and Eastern shore of Uppands, Port Isobel and Tangier Island by selecting 10 points along the western and eastern shoreline of all the islands.

As Congress continues to consider policy options to combat the effects of sea level rise and climate change, one thing is clear: There is no silver bullet solution to this global problem.

, global transportation infrastructure, the effects of sea level rise on sea level toxic waste dumps (there are many) and the posited future of the further industrialization of China and India, which is to be largely (80 % by some estimates) to be coal powered.

More information on land uplift and the effects of sea level rise on the Finnish coast is available on the Climate Guide web site (see the link on the right side of this page).

The Florida Museum of Natural History recently hosted an exhibition about the science of surfing that addressed the effects of sea level rise and coastal erosion on catching a wave.

More information on land uplift and the effects of sea level rise on the Finnish coast is available on the Climate Guide web site (see the link on the right side of this page).

Nonetheless, it is an important harbinger of things to come with regards to mitigating the effects of sea level rise.

Prior research into the effects of sea level rise had not quantified the number of people who would lose services in various sea level rise scenarios, Hummel said.

The report, commisioned by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, said the effects of sea level rise and changing weather patterns would be felt as early as the next decade.

A recent World Bank study on the effects of sea level rise estimated that a minimum of 57 million people would be displaced by a 1 - meter rise in sea level and many coastal cities and communities would be at significant risk.

Climate scientist Radley Horton is bringing the effects of sea level rise to the attention of decision - makers and fostering discussions to help society confront climate change.

You can then make decisions, because there are very different risks associated with the effects of sea level rise on a home and an international airport or a nuclear power plant.»