Louisiana Wetlands Experiencing Sea Level Rise Four Times The Global Average – IFLScience
Article Synopsis – New research published in Nature Communications reveals that the low-lying wetlands of Louisiana are experiencing sea level rise, on average, of half an inch a year – four times the global average. The rising of the sea is compounded by the fact that the land is sinking due to the multitude of levees and barriers in the area. What’s currently happening in Louisiana may serve as a template for what will eventually occur in other parts of the country. To read the actual article click here.