Rob Larter on Nostr: Indeed, but the global mean rise over the past century was only 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10 ...

Indeed, but the global mean rise over the past century was only 20 to 25 cm (8 to 10 inches). Over the past 30 years the rate of rise has doubled. The rate is likely to continue to rise, and may accelerate considerably if ice sheet instabilities are triggered. Much of the future rise is already committed, irrespective of what emissions scenario is now followed because even after reaching net zero the world will remain abnormally warm and it will take a long time for glaciers, ice caps and ice sheets to reach an equilibrium in this warmed world.