my house is 80ft below sea level and with climate change it will surely be underwater in my life?

Question

so why dont other countries take climate change serious like the uk

Answer 1

That question should be directed to the monkey boy president of the USA.

Answer 2

Well, climate change has been going on for billions of years.

CO2 levels were higher than they are now, but the weather was colder. The land between the UK and Europe was not covered by the North Sea - there was no North Sea.

Other countries do take climate change seriously, which is why all the politicians of the world sit around a table and discuss it and set targets.

I reckon half the problem is that global warming and co2 levels have become such an industry, that any evidence that suggests it is a load of tosh has to be disregarded because thousands of people would loose their jobs. I reckon it's also being used to keep 3rd world countries from developing.

It's all about the power.

Don't worry about your house, unless, (of course), it is in Holland. I'm pretty sure the dutch take rising sea levels pretty seriously. Unless you are very old, you are likely to move house at least once in your lifetime - so choose somewhere higher, next time. If you are older, I wouldn't worry about it.

Bearing in mind the point made 2 below me - If all the ice caps melt and it rains a lot, Surely the save haven will turn into a lovely lake? I would moor a big boat up in your back yard, just in case.

Answer 3

other countries do take cimate change seriously, the caterets in northern Papua New Guinea are already verging on unliveable due to increased sea intrusions into the fresh water supply and erosion of garden land
The people are being evacuated. They rise little more than 1m above sea leveland the small rise that has already occured in sea levels is enough to make a big difference. They are not about to be flooded, but erosion on the fringes is increasing and the sea water is contaminating the ground water so plants are dieing which in turn leads to more erosion. This is happening right across the coral atols of the Pacific. Talk to any pacific islander and ask them if they take global warming seriously!

It is Western governments who are elected on popularity, not competance every few years that are not interested in long term problems. Think about it, with an election coming up just a few years away, are you going to implement harsh measures now for a benifit that won't be seen till well after you are out of office, and most likely the opposituon is in offce to claim all the credit?

Unfortunately democracy as practiced by most western nations is not suited to dealing with hard long term issues. And dictatorships of any kind couldn't care less anyway. A truley well informed scientifically literate society would be able to push their governemt into apropriate action. Guess that's why Americand are still in deniel, afterall a nation wher 40% and more believe in the literal interpretation of genisus (creationism), can't be expected to be to enthused by modern scientific facts.

Answer 4

If your house is 80ft below sea level doesn't that say something to you? the only reason that your house is where it is is because someone has drained the land. I would say that where you are is a silly place to live and that until this century no one would have thought of living below a flood plain. Looks like you will have to move.

Answer 5

I'm suprised that no one has mentioned the fact that what really matters is what is between you and the ocean. Even though you are 80 ft below sea level, if you have a mountion range between you and the sea, you won't be flooded (ever). For example, Death Valley in California which is the lowest point in the US won't succomb to water because it is protected by mountain ranges.
Now, if you live close to the water, then you might be in a little bit of trouble if water levels rise. (still up to you what you believe about global warming and what might happen).

Answer 6

It must be awfully wet in the house. The level of the oceans are projected to rise about 1 foot in the next 4 or 5 centuries if the trend continues according to the science community and not the 20 feet Al Gore Almighty predicts in the next 32 years . If he ever had to show backup material for his claims, he'd fall flat on his face.

Answer 7

For more on the science of past global climate changes, see

http://www.stuffintheair.com/ancient-climates.html

I hope it broadens your look at these things.

Answer 8

Convert it to a house boat or move then. I am sure a rational person would love to have the house.

Answer 9

You're starting to ask the right questions!




Oh....and take up SCUBA....it'll help when the world flooding takes place....and if it doesn't, its a great hobby!

Answer 10

Move to a top floor flat.