Nearly one hundred billion people live below 100 feet above sea level. Years ago this didn't really matter, but rising sea levels are potentially putting these people in harm's way. These numbers are especially alarming in lieu of the Tsunami in 2004, and Hurricane Katrina in 2005, where we saw first hand just how devastating these sea level surges can be.
Climate change is causing sea levels to rise every year, and changing temperatures could cause these levels to increase further. We have already seen devastation to parts of artic areas, and continued glacial melting could result in these sudden surges. We are at a greater risk than we think, and need to start doing more about it.
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