Instant Alert: What could happen to Washington, DC if the worst climate change predictions come true

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   What could happen to Washington, DC if the worst climate change predictions come true by Melia Robinson on Jun 1, 2017, 5:59 PM President Donald Trump has announced he intends to pull the US out of the Paris climate deal, following through with a key campaign promise. The news comes at a time when climate scientists are fearing the worst. In January, a report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Agency hinted at the possibility of an "extreme" sea-level rise that would put some American landmarks, towns, and cities underwater during this century. That scenario is considered unlikely, but possible. Research and advocacy group Climate Central took the projections laid out in NOAA's report and created a plugin for Google Earth that shows how catastrophic the damage would be if the flooding happened today. You can install it (directions here) and see anywhere in the US. We surveyed Washington, DC, to see what might happen in the president's backyard. SEE ALSO: Here's what the US actually agreed to in the Paris climate deal In a worst case scenario, flooding — caused by polar melting and ice-sheet collapses — could cause a sea level rise of 10 to 12 feet by 2100. Here's Washington, DC, today. The famed Potomac River runs through it. And here's what Washington, DC, might look like in the year 2100 — as seen on Climate Central's plugin for Google Earth. Ocean water causes the river to overflow. Let's take a look at some of the famed landmarks in our nation's capital.  See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011