The primary concern is sea level rise. The problem isn't just the base sea level, he adds: "As sea levels rise there's more energy, bigger waves, more frequent storms. "The reality of sea level rise is going to be of such a magnitude that you cannot build your way out of it." A half-meter sea level rise will "make a further 20% of England's coastal defenses vulnerable to failure." Back in Bamber's garden, he remains optimistic about sea level rise, even touting the idea of building houses on stilts for future holidaymakers.

Source: CNN June 09, 2019 04:52 UTC