Examines the effects of rising sea levels as a result of global climate change by highlighting the potential changes a collection of coastal cities could face if the trends continue. Explores why the sea levels are rising so rapidly and what can be done to slow it down. Includes maps, a glossary, diagrams, resources for further information, and color photographs.
Content Note
Earth is going under -- What's driving sea rise? -- What now, Earthlings? -- Miami Beach -- New Orleans -- New York -- Nova Scotia -- Lennox Island -- Greenland -- The Netherlands -- The Nile Delta -- The Maldives -- Mumbai -- Guangzhou -- Bangladesh -- The Marshall Islands -- Kiribati -- Antarctica -- What can you do?.