Rise of sea levels is 'the greatest lie ever told'

In summary, Dr. Nils-Axel Mörner, a renowned Swedish geologist and physicist, has spent 35 years studying sea levels all over the globe and has concluded that the claims of sea level rise are unfounded and based on computer model predictions rather than actual observations in the field. In fact, he states that the sea has not risen in the past 50 years and any potential future rise would only be around 10cm with a margin of error. The supposed apocalypse predicted by Al Gore and others is not supported by the laws of physics.
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/columnists/christopherbooker/5067351/Rise-of-sea-levels-is-the-greatest-lie-ever-told.html

But if there is one scientist who knows more about sea levels than anyone else in the world it is the Swedish geologist and physicist Nils-Axel Mörner, formerly chairman of the INQUA International Commission on Sea Level Change. And the uncompromising verdict of Dr Mörner, who for 35 years has been using every known scientific method to study sea levels all over the globe, is that all this talk about the sea rising is nothing but a colossal scare story.

Despite fluctuations down as well as up, "the sea is not rising," he says. "It hasn't risen in 50 years." If there is any rise this century it will "not be more than 10cm (four inches), with an uncertainty of plus or minus 10cm". And quite apart from examining the hard evidence, he says, the elementary laws of physics (latent heat needed to melt ice) tell us that the apocalypse conjured up by
Al Gore and Co could not possibly come about.

The reason why Dr Mörner, formerly a Stockholm professor, is so certain that these claims about sea level rise are 100 per cent wrong is that they are all based on computer model predictions, whereas his findings are based on "going into the field to observe what is actually happening in the real world".

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The Earth is warming. If the ice melts in the Antarctic, there will be sea level rise.
What are your thoughts on this?
 
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If it is true that sea levels have not risen in 50 years, I'll be inclined to side with this swedish fellow.
 
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dipungal said:
The Earth is warming. If the ice melts in the Antarctic, there will be sea level rise.
What are your thoughts on this?

That you should read forum rules.
 

1. What evidence supports the claim that the rise of sea levels is a lie?

The claim that the rise of sea levels is a lie is not supported by any scientific evidence. In fact, there is overwhelming evidence from multiple sources, including satellite data, tide gauges, and sediment records, that sea levels have been rising at an accelerated rate in recent decades.

2. Who is responsible for spreading this claim?

The claim that the rise of sea levels is a lie is often spread by individuals or organizations with a vested interest in downplaying the impact of climate change. This misinformation is often used to discredit the overwhelming scientific consensus that human activities are contributing to the rise in sea levels.

3. How does the rise of sea levels affect coastal communities?

The rise of sea levels poses a significant threat to coastal communities around the world. It can lead to increased flooding, erosion, and damage to infrastructure. It also puts low-lying areas at risk of being completely submerged, forcing communities to relocate.

4. Can anything be done to stop the rise of sea levels?

While the current rise in sea levels is primarily caused by human activities, there are steps that can be taken to slow down or mitigate its effects. This includes reducing carbon emissions, protecting and restoring coastal ecosystems, and implementing adaptation measures in vulnerable communities.

5. What are the consequences if we continue to ignore the rise of sea levels?

If we continue to ignore the rise of sea levels and do nothing to address it, the consequences will be catastrophic. Entire cities and island nations could be lost, millions of people could be displaced, and ecosystems could be irreversibly damaged. It is crucial that we take action now to prevent this from happening.

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