Sea Levels May Rise Much Faster Than Previously Predicted, Swamping Coastal Cities Such as Shanghai, Study Finds – CNN
Article Synopsis – Sea levels could rise more than two meters (6.6 feet) by the end of this century, swamping major cities such and displacing up to 187 million people. Researchers found that “under the extreme-case scenario, about 1.79 million square kilometers (691,120 sq miles) — an area more than three times the size of California — would be lost to the sea”. To read the actual article click here.