Vanishing Glaciers

Around the world, glaciers are melting at rates faster then scientist first thought. Many communities around the world stand to be effected by the world's melting glaciers. How will the impact of Greenland's melting glaciers be different from the impact of melting glaciers in the Himalayan Mountains or the Alps?

Taking the Challenge

How vulnerable is your coastline to sea level rise? What types of things are being done to protect coastal regions faced with this problem? Should more attention be given to this issue? Post a comment and let the discussion begin!