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Torbjorn Turnquist
Climate researcher at Tulane University who conducted the study comparing historical IPCC sea level rise projections to observed changes, providing expert analysis on the findings.
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Dec 8, 2025
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A 30-year-old sea level rise projection has basically come true
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Torbjorn Turnquist, a climate researcher at Tulane University, reveals fascinating insights into historical sea level rise projections. He explains how estimates from the 1990s closely match today's observed changes, highlighting the effectiveness of early climate modeling. The discussion uncovers how real emissions tracked a mid-range scenario, leading to a significant rise of about nine centimeters. Turnquist argues this data serves as compelling evidence of ongoing climate change, making the past projections strikingly relevant today.
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