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Are predictions of sea level rise taken into account in the design of sea defences? Modern sea walls take into account predictions of sea level rise. When designing new sea walls the latest information relating to sea level rise is taken into account. Do Local Authorities and the Environment Agency work together? Yes, there are regional meetings between flood defence groups and the Environment Agency. Also, the Agency issues flood warnings to Local Authorities, so that local emergency procedures are initiated. What about sea level rise? Is it really going to happen? According to the latest studies (Sustainability North West) sea level in the north west over the next 80 years is set to increase by between 7cm and 67cm. The reason for the variation in the predictions is because the study considers different scenarios for the future level of carbon emissions.
The future impacts of sea level rise will vary from area to area.
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