Experts examine what’s now, what’s next for sea-level rise

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External News: Kim Cobb joins a panel discussion on sea-level rise

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External News: At the College of Coastal Georgia, Kim Cobb joins top experts to discuss the state of sea-level rise.

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At the College of Coastal Georgia, Kim Cobb joins the state's top experts to discuss the current state of sea-level rise. They touched on the social and economic consequences of flooding, what's in store for the future, and more.

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Experts examine what’s now, what’s next for sea-level rise
The Brunswick News, Jan 22

The hope is that in 80 years we're not submerged in water.

Kim Cobb joined community leaders and the state's top experts in sea-level rise at College of Coastal Georgia to take a good look at sea-level rise in Glynn County, what's to come, and what the community can do to move forward. The panel discussed predictions, cultural and socioeconomic risks assocated with sea-level rise, and flood insurance.

Kim Cobb is the the Georgia Power Chair and ADVANCE Professor in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.

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College of Sciences, EAS

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kim cobb, School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, climate change, sea level rise, flooding, environment
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  • Created On: Jan 25, 2019 - 9:10am
  • Last Updated: Jan 25, 2019 - 9:39am