December 28, 2016 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – A study released by the City of Tampa and the county’s Planning Commission said that many low-lying areas could be flooded permanently by 2040 due to rising sea levels. Areas near Old Tampa Bay, MacDill Air Force Base, McKay Bay, the Tampa Bypass Canal and ...
Read More...December 28, 2016 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – Dawn Zimmer, the mayor of Hoboken, NJ and James Cason, the mayor of Coral Gables, FL are calling on the incoming Trump administration and Congress to prioritize investments in climate resilience across the country. These two mayors have seen firsthand the damage that occurs ...
Read More...December 27, 2016 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – Officials in Newport News, Virginia are trying to address the city’s flooding problems, but they see sea level rise as a broader issue that should be tackled regionally. Although Newport News is at less risk for flooding damage than some of the surrounding areas ...
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