You’re wrong. Sea levels will continue to rise and displace the some 40% of the world’s population that lives near the coast. It would displace about 2.4 million people if the sea levels were to rise as high as predicted. Not everyone would be able to relocate when their homes are destroyed because they may not be able to afford it Even if people had a viable location to go to, they would not necessarily have the financial means to do so. People would be unlikely to move or relocate until their home floods and they are left with nothing. The houses would still be destroyed along with businesses, essential bridges/roads, and farmland. These property damages will end up costing the U.S. 1.4 trillion dollars per year by 2100 (SLR). This would end up costing more money to pay back the damages, then to set up barriers and attempt to halt these damages now. The U.S. is a big contributor of Official Development Assistance, meaning, money will go to developing countries also being affected by the sea level rise. NASA believes the water could rise from .2-2 m in by the year 2100. Sea level is a broader and more complex issue than just getting people away from the coasts before the sea water rises.

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