"This is the story of the century. We have passed a tipping point and are now in a new era ? one where the melting of global ice sheets will dramatically transform our world. John clearly explains the latest science and puts sea level rise into a historical perspective. He then paints a vivid picture of what we can expect in the future, the potential solutions and what we must do now to create resilient cities and communities. In this enlightening presentation you?ll learn: Why sea level rise is now unstoppable The realistic projections over the coming decades Why the triple threat from storms, tides and sea level rise is producing deadly floods Why real estate values will go ?underwater” long before the property does Some of the potential business opportunities that could benefit our economy Why communities, businesses and individuals must start planning and adapting now Higher Sea Levels Mean Big Risk and Big Business Opportunities Businesses need to have the latest information on how sea level rise is going to impact their assets and supply chains in coastal zones around the world. Seeing what lies ahead can reduce risk and identify potential new business opportunities. John highlights the realistic projections that can impact an organization?s bottom line, because today the most important line in business is the shoreline. Rising Seas: Community Planning for a new era Municipalities in coastal zones and on tidal rivers must now plan for a full range of flooding scenarios from the interplay of storms, tides and sea level rise. John explains how good planning needs to consider short, medium and long range time scales to create cost effective resiliency..."