human
I've heard that the ice caps are melting. What does that mean for the future?
assistant
The ice caps are melting at a rate of about 1% per year, which is significant but not catastrophic. If we continue on our current path, the sea level will rise by about 3 feet in the next 100 years. However, this is still well within the range of natural variation and can be easily accommodated with engineering solutions such as levees and other coastal defenses.