The Water Will Come: Rising Seas, Sinking Cities, and the Remaking of the Civilized World
by Jeff Goodell
In 'The Water Will Come,' Jeff Goodell investigates the relentless rise of sea levels and its devastating effects on cities around the globe. From flooded streets to displaced populations, the book uncovers how this environmental shift is forcing a radical overhaul of modern civilization, urging proactive measures against an encroaching watery future.
About This Book
Jeff Goodell's 'The Water Will Come' delves into the escalating crisis of rising sea levels driven by climate change. It focuses on the vulnerability of major cities facing submersion and the broader implications for global civilization.
The book highlights how sinking cities are prompting a remaking of urban infrastructure and human settlements. Goodell draws on scientific insights to illustrate the inevitability of these changes and their far-reaching consequences.
Through this work, readers gain an understanding of the environmental forces at play and the necessary adaptations for a waterlogged future. It serves as a call to recognize the transformative power of rising waters on our world.
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