High Tide On Main Street

Rising Sea Level and the Coming Coastal Crisis

POLITICO Magazine named High Tide On Main Street as one of the 50 most important books to read in 2016.

Updated Second Edition!

Englander is sharing the latest scientific research and predictions on the coming effects from climate change and rising sea levels around the world— and what this coming coastal crisis means for you.

You’ll also learn …

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  • The Scientific Proof that the Ocean Will Rise for the Next 1,000 years.

    Why it’s happened before and it will happen again. Plus, what to expect as sea levels rise over the next 10, 20 and 50 years.
    (Pages 37 – 47)

  • The New “Beachfront Property:”

    How far inland shorelines will creep in the United States and around the world — and what cities are most at risk of disappearing as the waters rise.
    (Pages 117 – 139)

  • Why the Melting Arctic Ice-cap Does NOT Cause Rising Sea Levels:

    At least not directly. Also, you’ll discover why an ice-free Arctic and disappearing ice shelves in Antarctica will lead to unimaginable consequences in the decades ahead.
    (Pages 51 – 64)

  • Think You’re Safe Because You Don’t Live on the Beach? Think Again:

    Discover why cities as far as 80 miles away from coastlines can still go underwater when sea levels rise… including some of the last cities you would ever expect to be at risk. (Page 123)

  • The Single Most Important Thing to Understand About Climate Change:

    You’ll see why a 500 million year history of sea level rise is working against us — and why a little-known fact about rising CO2 levels makes the stakes that much higher.
    (Pages 8 and 39)

  • Warning! Two Wild Cards to Watch Out for:

    Meet the two wild cards in nature that could trigger catastrophic sea level rise. Find out exactly what these tipping points are, and what these two wild cards mean for the long-term.
    (Pages 56 – 60 and 96 – 97)

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  • Confusing Facts, Half-Truths, and Flat-Out Lies Explained:

    Separate the facts from fiction about the melting polar ice caps, CO2 changes, extreme weather, and other surprising forces that all play a part in rising sea levels around the world.
    (Pages 49 – 101)

  • Why the “Storms of the Century” Are the New Normal:

    Discover how storm surges, devastating category 4 and 5 hurricanes, and other natural catastrophes are becoming commonplace, thanks to warmer temperatures.
    (Pages 107 – 116)

  • When Your Property Goes Underwater:

    Some of the world’s most expensive real estate sits on the world’s coasts. Find out exactly what the risks are of keeping your water-front property for the long-term.
    (Pages 141 – 150)

  • What Intelligent Adaptation Really Means:

    Find out what you can do right now to prepare for rising sea levels. That includes investing wisely to take advantage of devaluing property and other hidden investment opportunities. Plus, 5 different ways businesses, individuals and whole communities can start adapting to this new reality.
    (Pages 162 – 164)

  • Plus, a New Introduction from the former Governor of New Jersey:

    In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, former Governor Christine Todd Whitman describes the devastation that hit her home state just one week after the first edition of High Tide on Main Street predicted that very disaster could happen.
    (Page XI)

94% of reviewers on Amazon gave
High Tide On Main Street the coveted 5-star rating
and it was ranked #8 of the top 10 best-rated climate books.

Here’s what some of the Amazon reviewers are saying…

 “Englander Connects the Dots on Rising Oceans: “High Tide On Main Street will most certainly prove to be a new Silent Spring. When Rachel Carson took on DDT some fifty years ago, she connected the dots between pesticides and health. Englander connects the dots on rising oceans and where and how we will live! Thank you, John Englander! High Tide On Main Street gives all of us a voice to say, here, read this NOW!”

– Paula C. Lowe

“This is a terrific book for anyone who is trying to come to grips with sea level rise, whether you’re a planner, elected official, insurer, investor or homeowner. He describes how ever-rising water levels will reduce the value of shoreline real estate, raise insurance rates and force us to completely rethink our assumptions about certainty. Realistic options are offered and foolish ones laid to rest. This is a very important and readable book which I highly recommend.”

– Will Travis

“High Time! With the publication of “High Tide On Main Street” (and now in the aftermath of “Superstorm Sandy”) it’s high time to start paying attention to climate issues! Mr. Englander, a clear authority on the subject of sea level rise makes the case for lending our ears to what is going on with our oceans and how it will affect all of us in one way or another, no matter where we live within the coming years and decades.“

Rich Leon

Here’s what the world’s leading experts are saying about High Tide On Main Street…

“High marks for High Tide on Main Street! A must read, no matter where on the planet you live. This riveting analysis shows the many ways that everyone, everywhere is affected by sea level rise now and forevermore.”

– Sylvia Earle, PhD
Former Chief Scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

“If you’re looking for a straight-up, sober assessment of the global warming and sea level rise threat, read John Englander’s High Tide on Main Street. Englander provides a very readable and engaging account of the basic science and evidence, the impacts and importantly – the range of solutions that are available NOW to mitigate this threat.”

– Michael E. Mann
Distinguished Professor, Penn State University and author of “The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars”

“This brilliantly written book commands our attention to the challenges we face as sea level rises at rates unknown to modern humankind.”

– Dr. Robert W. Corell, PhD
Leading Author, U.S. National Climate Assessment, former assistant director for geosciences, National Science Foundation

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