Blue Trees

Climatologists warn that climate change will not only increase sea levels in Sydney, it will create a much drier, hotter climate for the city.

source: Climate Change Impacts on Australia and the Benefits of Early Action to Reduce Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The blue bands represent the estimated sea level increases in Shanghai. Sea levels will increase 3 feet by the year 2100, 4.5 feet by 2150, and 6 feet by 2200. With all of Shanghai under water, approximately 20 million people would be displaced. According to Chinese meteorologists, Shanghai will face an increase in the number of typhoons, floods, and droughts in the future. The coastal regions also face erosion and salt water intrusion.

Antoaneta Bezlova (7 June). CHINA: RISING SEA LEVELS THREATEN SHANGHAI. Global Information Network,1. Retrieved November 17, 2007, from Research Library database.

Maren Lau. Adaptation to Sea-level Rise in the People’s Republic of China

The blue bands represent the estimated sea level increases in Boston. Sea levels will increase 3 feet by the year 2100, 4.5 feet by 2150, and 6 feet by 2200. By 2050 flood waters associated with hundred year events could be occurring every 30 years. Flooding would spread to Harvard Square, Fenway Park, Boston University, the South End, the Public Gardens, and part of the Downtown.
Krishen, P. et al. Coastal Flooding in Northeastern United States due to Climate Change. Mitigation and Adaption Strategies for Global Climate Change. 2007.

The trees in Ho Plaza represent the estimated sea level rise in New York City between the years 2025 and 2250. The increases range from 9 inches in 2025 to 7.5 feet in 2250. Even slight sea level increases will increase the risk of storm related floods. A sea level rise of 3 feet would flood Lower Manhattan, including Wall Street, as well as flood subways, airports, and coastal areas.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1998/03/98033007391.htm

Sea level rise would threaten famous San Francisco landmarks including Boudin Bakery, Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf, and Baker Beach.