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OKIsItJustMe

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7. J E Hansen: Scientific reticence and sea level rise

Reply to BWdem4life (Reply #6)

Fri Aug 4, 2023, 02:06 PM

Aug 2023

https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/2/2/024002

Published 24 May 2007
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Abstract

I suggest that a 'scientific reticence' is inhibiting the communication of a threat of a potentially large sea level rise. Delay is dangerous because of system inertias that could create a situation with future sea level changes out of our control. I argue for calling together a panel of scientific leaders to hear evidence and issue a prompt plain-written report on current understanding of the sea level change issue.

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+1 2naSalit Aug 2023 #4

Well..... Think. Again. Aug 2023 #5

Actually, scientists thought it would happen this fast but BWdem4life Aug 2023 #6

J E Hansen: Scientific reticence and sea level rise OKIsItJustMe Aug 2023 #7