Rising sea levels

Coastal communities in the U.S. are facing one of the most rapid sea level surges on Earth, with rising water levels a considerable threat.

And you thought that you were done with report cards once you finished high school…. Well, a new study from William & Mary's Virginia Instit

The new report by the UN’s Climate Action Team highlights a number of 'tipping points' that have sparked calls for action "before it is too late"

People tend to respond to immediate threats and financial consequences – and Florida’s coastal real estate may be on the cusp of delivering that harsh wake-up call

Why Is the Sea Level Rising? | NSTA

A new study reveals that urgent action is needed to protect billions of dollars in real estate investment across South Florida due to impacts of sea level rise over the next several decades. The report casts light on the issues and clarifies the alternatives available to South Florida, which embraces the four counties of Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. Together, these counties generate more than $337 billion in personal income annually with a combined real property value assessed…

Bangladesh is on the front lines of climate change, but factors including money, gender and religion make some Bangladeshis much more vulnerable than others. Can it find inclusive ways to cope?

The latest news on rising sea levels can be described as another example of human folly. The Anthropocene has seen plant extinctions, animal extinctions, both at an unforeseen pace, and now there is not only worsened coastal flooding but a vast area of low-lying south-eastern United States eventually could be underwater. Who says so? And with what level of confidence can we make such a prediction?

We know the seas are rising, the question is how fast -- and how quickly will our coastal cities have to adapt?