New York set to be big loser as sea levels rise

[marmar]

from BBC:




New York is a major loser and Reykjavik a winner from new forecasts of sea level rise in different regions.


The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) said in 2007 that sea levels would rise at least 28cm (1ft) by the year 2100.

But this is a global average; and now a Dutch team has made what appears to be the first attempt to model all the factors leading to regional variations.

Other researchers say the IPCC's figure is likely to be a huge under-estimate.

Whatever the global figure turns out to be, there will be regional differences. ...........(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-13011073

[flamingdem]

1. So New Joisey finally will be cool? The triumph of the bridge and tunnel crowd is at hand nt

[marmar]

2. "The triumph of the bridge and tunnel crowd is at hand"

LOL

[Laxman]

3. Not Really!

I've seen a lot of sea-level rise modeling maps for NJ. If you live in the northern part of the state you should be OK. If you live along the coast or in the far south, no so good. Already measured sea-level rise has resulted in full or new moon tides causing minor flooding along the Delaware Bay coast of NJ in places where this previously did not happen. About 15% of the current "dry land" would become tidal wetlands in the southern part of the state, not to mention the increased danger from storm damage to the barrier islands. (this is part of the current 100 year projections)

[flamingdem]

4. What will become of Snooki's progeny? nt

[Laxman]

5. Snooki is From Poughkeesie, NY!

Hopefully the genetic police will pay her a visit before she has the chance to reproduce. :)

(Just kidding about that genetic police part, I think)