A photo from open sources World ocean level rises much faster than previously predicted and the inhabitants of the low-lying coastal areas around the globe may soon face the threat of flooding, German scientists warn, quoted by the Russian service of the BBC. Using the latter satellite data, researchers from the Potsdam Institute climate change found that over the past 20 years the level the ocean grew on average 3.2 millimeters a year – 60% faster than suggested by UN experts. The results were presented. at the United Nations Anti-Change Conference in Qatar climate. The report of climatologists also says that the global average temperature has risen exactly in line with UN forecasts – contrary to skeptics who believe that the threat of global warming greatly exaggerated. Recall earlier the World Meteorological the organization stated that the content of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere Earth once again reached a record high. As noted in the organization’s message over the past 20 years, the warming effect climate (radiation heating) increased by 30% due to carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. “These billions of tons of carbon dioxide will remain in our atmosphere for centuries, causing further warming of our planet and influencing all aspects of life on Earth, “- WMO Secretary-General Michel Jarraud said.
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