Global Warming has had its effects on our environment in many ways. One of which is a rise in seal level. Portions of Greenland and Antarctica are losing ice fast, which is causing ocean water to expand, therefore causing sea levels to rise. According to the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), it's estimated that the global average sea level will rise between 0.6 and 2 feet (0.18 to0.59 meters) in the next century.
The link below shows the areas within the United States that are most vulnerable to sea level rise.
http://www.globalwarmingart.com/wiki/Special:SeaLevel
With the progression of Climate Change, sea levels with continue to rise mostly due to the melting of continental ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica. The actual rise in sea level, in the future, is uncertain, but could possibly reach as much as 65 meters (210 feet). Though this is possible, it’s likely that the rise will only be a fraction of this total.
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