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Increasing atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide and other gases released by human activities are generally expected to warm the earth a few degrees (c) in the next century by a mechanism commonly known as the greenhouse effect. Such a warming could raise sea level by expanding ocean water, melting mountain glaciers, and eventually causing polar ice sheets to slide into the oceans. Unfortunately, it is not yet possible to accurately predict future sea level. Estimates for the year 2025 range from five to fifteen inches above current sea level, while estimates of the rise by 2100 range from two to seven feet. Although the timing and magnitude of future sea level rise is uncertain, there is an emerging scientific consensus that a significant rise is likely.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book meticulously researches the compelling and multifaceted relationship between rising atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and our planet's delicate ecosystems, particularly coastal wetlands. It explores the profound impact of greenhouse gas emissions on global temperatures, with a focus on the alarming acceleration in sea level rise. The author delves into the natural and man-made factors at play, including glacial melt, thermal expansion, sediment deposits, and human activities like industrialization and coastal development. The book astutely analyzes the vulnerability of coastal wetlands to these changes, adeptly assessing the potential wetland loss in specific regions. With rigorous scientific evidence and accessible language, this book presents a comprehensive examination of sea level rise and its profound implications for coastal environments. It underscores the urgency of addressing climate change and implementing measures that will help preserve these vital ecosystems and the diverse life they support. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332883059_0
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