The University of Southampton hosts a group of scientists who are looking at the global sea-level rises over the next 100 years and how the coasts can adapt. While "future sea-level rise seems inevitable", scientists are unsure of the exact pattern changes we can expect. That being said, it is crucial we step into action now, supported by their research of both "climate and non-climate mechanisms" that are contributing the the sea-level change we are experiencing and expect to continue experiencing. While they assure their motives are "not to scare people", they aim to "encourage policy makers to think across the full range of possibilities". We can progress and adapt as a nation if we listen to the scientists providing the facts and suggestions. These types of reports are submitted to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change who aim to take into consideration all the experimental data and knowledgeable advice.
One concept that stood out to me in the article was the concern of "over-adapting". The scientists are hoping not to do just that, but I was curious as to what exactly that would mean. Is it possible to over-adapt? I guess it is, because scientists are concerned about it. What would be the consequences of over-adapting? Would it be better than under-adapting? Definitely something to think about!
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