Facing up to rising sea levels

'Facing up to Rising Sea Levels: Retreat, Defend, Attack?' warns that the future of our coastal cities is in jeopardy due to:

• Rising sea levels
• Sinking landmasses
• An increase in storm frequency

With over 12,000km of coastline, radical thinking is urgently needed to protect the UK’s at-risk communities from extreme flooding.

Focusing on Kingston upon Hull and Portsmouth, the research presents six scenarios set up to 90 years in the future.