Outis

Lovely coastal property circa 2140

So, who’s going to be the first to sponsor an architecture contest for the coastal bunkers homes of tomorrow?

“Sea level rise doubles in 150 year,” The Guardian

The rising tide is expected to make oceans 40cm higher by 2100. “This is going to cause more beach erosion. Beaches are going to move back and houses will be destroyed,” he said. Rising sea levels will also add to the destructive power of storm surges triggered by hurricanes such as Katrina which battered New Orleans and surrounding areas this year.

Previously: getting ready for the first Global Warming Soaps.

Update

Well, I was kinda sorta kidding. The Wall Street Journal is not.

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