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Scientific reticence and sea level rise

Year: 2007

Type: article

Abstract: I suggest that a 'scientific reticence' is inhibiting the communication of a threat of a potentially large sea level rise. Delay is dangerous because of system inertias that could create a situation with future sea level changes out of our control. I argue for calling together a panel of scientific leaders to hear evidence and issue a prompt plain-written report on current understanding of the sea level change issue.

Source: Environmental Research Letters

DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/2/2/024002

Author: J E Hansen

Institution: Goddard Institute for Space Studies

Language: English

Topic: Climate Change Communication and Perception

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Climate action

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,045