NC must act now to avoid a disaster as sea levels rise – The News & Observer
Article Synopsis – Rising sea levels will affect millions of people as the seas invade the world’s coastal cities, drown the atoll nations, and devastate much of barrier island and river delta civilizations. Among the lands that will be profoundly affected are the 18 barrier islands fronting the entire North Carolina coast. Future barrier island development in North Carolina must be designed with the understanding that a significant sea level rise will occur within the lifetime of buildings and infrastructure constructed today and that many near-beach buildings are virtually doomed in coming decades. Preparation for sea level rise should take the long view because planning, financing, building of political consensus and taking action will take years. To read the actual article click here.