Sea levels could rise 1.3 meters by 2100, scientists warn
By DW
10 May 2020 |
11:22 am
Even if nations are able to limit warming, sea levels will still rise significantly, new research from Germany's Potsdam Institute shows. In a worst-case scenario, seas could rise 5.6 meters.
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