A Deep Thaw: How Much Will Vanishing Glaciers Raise Sea Levels?

Some say high, some say low, some say fast, some say slow By David Biello Source: Scientific American Greenland, the world’s largest island, holds enough ice to raise global sea levels by 23 feet (seven meters). Add the ice sheets of Antarctica and the oceans would deepen more than 200 feet (60 meters). Satellite measurements [...]

Sea Levels Are Rising: It’s Time to Decide Which Coastal Cities Are Worth Saving

The following article reads like a pitch to a Hollywood studio for the next science fiction blockbuster. It’s difficult for the mind to grasp the magnitude of what may lie ahead. Perhaps that’s why there are still so many nonbelievers. Site Administrator —————————– By By Scott Thill Source: AlterNet April 17, 2009 Ice cubes the [...]