‘The ocean is overflowing’: UN chief issues global SOS as new reports warn Pacific sea-level rise outstrips global average

‘The ocean is overflowing’: UN chief issues global SOS as new reports warn Pacific sea-level rise outstrips global average | CNN

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/08/27/climate/rising-sea-levels-pacific-islands-climate-intl-hnk-scn/index.html

A “worldwide catastrophe” is imperiling Pacific Islands and the world must respond to the unprecedented and devastating impacts of rising seas “before it is too late,” the United Nations chief has warned.

‘The ocean is overflowing’: UN chief issues global SOS as new reports warn Pacific sea-level rise outstrips global average | CNN

17 comments

garpujol

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If anything, it’s going to be a fascinating end to humanity.

normalexit

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Half of the people will be saying "fake news" until their houses are underwater as the billionaires escape on their spacecrafts

MoonMelon

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I watched a program about Tangier Island, Maryland. The main street frequently has ankle deep water now. They are all Trumpers and are convinced it's just erosion, but want the government to step in and fix it somehow.

So there you go. People can literally be standing in water and not believe it's happening.