uncertainties were "the point of the article". Sea level rise predictions An example of scientific research which suggests that previous estimates by the IPCC, far from overstating dangers and risks, have actually understated them is a study on projected rises in sea levels. When the researchers' analysis was "applied to the possible scenarios outlined by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the researchers found that in 2100 sea levels would be 0.5–1.4 m [50–140 cm] above 1990 levels. These values are much greater than the 9–88 cm as projected by the IPCC itself in its Third Assessment Report, published in 2001". This may have been due, in part, to the expanding human understanding of climate. Greg Holland from the National Center for Atmospheric Research, who reviewed a multi-meter sea level rise study by Jim Hansen, noted "There is no doubt that the sea level rise, within the IPCC, is a very conservative number, so the truth lies somewhere between IPCC and Jim." See also Attribution of recent climate change Avoiding Dangerous Climate Change, an international conference on the topic Climate change Carbon dioxide equivalent Effects of global warming Energy conservation Energy policy Global warming controversy Global climate model World energy resources and consumption References Sources The Third Assessment Report consists of the following reports from each of the three Working Groups, and a Synthesis Report. On-line text and PDFs are available at GRID-Arendal (a collaborating centre of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)). Additional reports and documents can be found at the IPCC's documents web page. (pb: ). (pb: ). (pb: ). (pb: ). . Also available as a high-resolution PDF. . External links Climate Change 2001, IPCC Third Assessment Report (TAR) IPCC Assessment & Special Reports (including TAR) A summary of the Third Assessment Report by GreenFacts. Climate change assessment and attribution Environmental reports Report, 03 2001 in the environment