Thirteen of the world’s 20 largest cities are now located on a coast.
For every foot of sea level rise, we can expect about 100 feet of coastal flooding
As much as 33% of coastal land and wetland habitats are likely to be lost in the next hundred years if the level of the ocean continues to rise at its present rate.
Nearly 25% of the world’s population lives within 62 miles (100 kilometers) of a shoreline, and this figure is likely to increase to 50% over the next 25 years as people flock to coastal cities.
What will we face in the future?
Top U.S. Cities/Regions At Risk from Sea Level Rise: