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Interview: Climate Scientist Richard Alley on How Global Sea Level Rise Could Impact Tennessee

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In a recent report by a United Nations panel, scientists warned ocean levels could rise by several feet this century. WUOT’s Claire Heddles spoke with one of the contributors who says there are factors that could make this number even higher.

Dr. Richard Alley, a geologist and leading climate scientist, discusses human impact on sea level rise, how this could affect Tennesseeans and where he's sees hope for the future.