When Rising Seas Hit Home: Hard Choices Ahead for Hundreds of US Coastal Communities (2017) – Union of Concerned Scientists
Article Synopsis – A new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists identifies when US coastal communities will face a level of disruptive flooding that affects people’s homes, daily routines, and livelihoods. It identifies hundreds of communities that will face chronic inundation and possible retreat over the coming decades as sea levels rise. The findings highlight what’s at stake in our fight to address sea level rise and global warming. They also provide affected communities a measure of how much time they have to prepare. To read the actual article click here.