Rising Oceans

We are starting to see more and more effects of global warming as reflected by the oceans. The speeds at which the seas are rising have increased by as much as 25%. In the last 20 years.  The previous annual rise of about 1.2-1.5mm has increased to 3mm in the last 20 years. This could have implications for future predictions of the oceans growth. Furthermore, coastal regions will or may already be affected by the encroaching waters. To read more of this Guardian article click here.

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