Daily Episode 278 - Sea Level Rise already causing chaos
Summary
The episode examines the escalating impacts of sea level rise, highlighting recent flooding in California caused by the convergence of El Niño, Kelvin waves, and king tides. It discusses the resulting economic strain on insurance markets and details new research on the Thwaites Glacier, which suggests it could double previous sea level rise projections. The host also covers the complete disappearance of Slovenia’s Triglav glacier and reflects on the broader societal and environmental challenges of the current era.
Topics discussed
Welcome to new listeners and Patreon invitation
Sponsor segments for Camtasia, Google Workspace, and Grainger
Introduction to sea level rise and California coastal flooding
How minor breaches and converging tides cause major inland flooding
Frequency of catastrophic flooding and insurance implications
Global vulnerability of coastal populations to rising seas
Strain on insurance industries and future mortgage availability
New research on Thwaites Glacier and the 'Doomsday' ice sheet
Critique of climate models and the grounding zone discovery
Updated projections for Thwaites melt and sea level rise
Sponsor segments for Camtasia and Google Workspace
Comparing Thwaites and Pine Island Glacier recovery potential
Reflections on model inaccuracies and future discoveries
Slovenia's Triglav glacier disappears after scorching summer
Alpine glacier loss and the impact of heat waves on Europe
Announcement of weekend schedule and revisiting past episodes
Personal reflection on cognitive dissonance and current events
Observing historic changes and finding meaning in the moment
Closing message of solidarity and gratitude to listeners
Sponsor segments for Camtasia, Citizens Bank, and Google
Promotion of daily episodes for back-catalog listeners
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