HSS Highlights
Jul 15th, 2026

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‘Serious change is almost certainly coming,’ says N.L. climate mathematician.
Dr. Joel Finnis (Geography) is interviewed about a team of researchers working to develop a model to forecast glacial melt, which will help predict the rise of sea levels. Finnis said the mathematical model could be a useful communication tool to highlight scientific evidence of the risk of rising sea levels.
"I think some of what we’re seeing these days [...] is a reminder that things can accelerate and move much faster than what we expect."