Wednesday, May 2, 2012

New Zealand: Spotlight on rising sea levels

Nelson Mail: Flooding caused by more frequently occurring storm surges is an indication of rising sea levels, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research principal scientist Rob Bell said. It's an issue that the Nelson and Tasman councils are taking seriously, and representatives of each will be attending a conference in Wellington next week held by the New Zealand Climate Change Centre (NZCCC). Dr Bell said greater incidences of storm surges are the first noticeable signs of rising sea levels...

URL: http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/6845048/Spotlight-on-rising-sea-levels

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