. E. Hansen (NASA, Giss)
Abstract: I suggest that a "scientific reticence"
is inhibiting communication of a threat of potentially
large sea level rise. Delay is dangerous because of
system inertias that could create a situation with
future sea level changes out of our control.
I argue for calling together a panel of scientific
leaders to hear evidence and issue a prompt
plain-written report on current understanding
of the sea level change issue.