Rising Seas

Martin Ince

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Routledge
11 March 2013

Deltas, estuaries, coastal regions; Pollution & threats to the environment; Social impact of environmental issues

Series: Sustainable Development Set

Recent and dramatic flooding in places as far apart as Bangladesh and North Wales are example of what could become commonplace if sea levels rise. Most scientists are predicting a rise of about one metre and this book, based on research carried out for the Commonwealth governments, describes in simple terms what in. likely to happen as a result and where the worst effects will be.

Martin Ince, a well-known scientific journalist, deals with the accuracy of our knowledge and the possible errors in assessment. He considers the different kinds of damage that higher seas could cause, inundation, increased salination, coral damage, increased flood and surge damage and so on. Brief case studies are included covering the UK, the Maldives, North America, Bangladesh, Guyana, Kiribati, The Netherlands, Italy, Egypt and Australasia. The book ends with an examination of the scientific and technical developments which could make the problems easier to deal with and, above all, set. out the policies on which governments must agree. Originally published in 1990

By: Martin Ince
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: v. 14
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 300g
ISBN: 9780415850421
ISBN 10: 0415850428
Series: Sustainable Development Set
Pages: 164
Publication Date: 11 March 2013
Audience: College/higher education , College/higher education , Further / Higher Education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements Foreword 1. The Warmer, Wetter World 2. How the Rising Seas Hurt 3. Third World Damage 4. Rising Seas and the Rich 5. Small States and Rising Seas 6. Facing the Rising Seas 7. Living with the Rising Seas Bibliography Index Case Studies The Maldives Australia's Barrier Reef Bangladesh USA The Netherlands The Pacific Guyana Canada

Authored by Ince, Martin