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Climate Change Is Erasing Large Island Chains

submitted by newtboy

5 years 6 months ago

With the world heating up, drastic rises in sea level mean whole islands are literally disappearing. It’s an extraordinary sight, and proof positive we must do more, right now.

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Vox: The Green New Deal, explained has been added as a related post - related requested by newtboy on that post.

BSR

The islands are not "sinking." They are flooding. Not to split hairs, but...
he he he...but hairs. he he

Actually, it's both.
If you watched carefully, they explained how erosion was lowering the land height at the same time the water is rising. That erosion is happening much faster than the ocean rises.

Venice is flooding.

BSR

The islands are not "sinking." They are flooding. Not to split hairs, but...
he he he...but hairs. he he

BSR

OK dick, you found me out.

I DIDN'T WATCH THE VIDEO! I CONFESS!

I now stand corrected in my orthopedic shoes.

Ya happy now?

SORRY EVERYONE! I'M AN ASSHOLE!

figured since you went easy on me I'd be rough on myself. I know you would respect that. ; )

Actually, it's both.
If you watched carefully, they explained how erosion was lowering the land height at the same time the water is rising. That erosion is happening much faster than the ocean rises.

Venice is flooding.

Thank GOD this is just Chinese propaganda.

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