An Irish scientist has warned that predicted rises in the sea level will put low-lying communities at risk, including parts of Dublin, Cork, Bray, Belfast, and Galway. Bill Carter from the University of Ulster, who was speaking at a conference organised by the environmental group Earthwatch, also says global warming is likely to increase the number and intensity of Atlantic storms hitting Ireland.
Report shows raging storms and damage caused by extreme weather.
Conference in progress.
Interview with Bill Carter, University of Ulster, who says that the Irish Government should be more concerned than they are at the moment.
The reporter is Una O'Hagan.
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