North Carolina didn’t like science on sea levels, so passed a law against it
In 2012, the state whose low-lying coast lies in the path of Hurricane Florence reacted to a prediction of catastrophically rising seas by banning policies based on such forecasts.
Would iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse be underwater now if it wasn’t moved 20 years ago?
When experts decided in 1999 that the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse had to be moved to survive, Dare County officials sued to stop the risky relocation. Next year marks the 20th anniversary of the colossal effort… has the encroaching Atlantic finally reached the spot where the lighthouse once stood?
Sea level rise is already eroding home values, unbeknownst to their owners
Three studies have found evidence that the threat of higher seas is also undermining coastal property values, as home buyers – particularly investors – begin the retreat to higher ground.
When Salt Water Intrusion is Not Just a Threat But a Reality, Guyana
Guyanese farmers have been reporting salt water intrusion for a number of years.
Why sea level rise varies from place to place
In the 20th century, ocean levels rose by a global average of about 14 centimeters, mainly due to melting ice and warming waters. Some coastal areas saw more sea level rise than others. Here’s why.
Cost of Coastal Flooding in Europe Could Reach $1 Trillion Annually by 2100
Without additional climate change adaptation measures, the annual cost of damage from coastal flooding in Europe could jump from $1.4 billion today to as much as $1 trillion by the end of the century due largely to rising sea levels according to new study.
“A place in crisis”: Author documents life on disappearing Tangier Island
Tangier Island, which is home to about 450 people, is slowly disappearing due to sea level change and shoreline erosion.
Sea level rise has already sunk Carolinas beach property values — by $1.6 billion, study finds
Sea levels are rising and the southeast has already lost billions in property value, a recent study shows. Scientists have found $7.4 billion was lost in home values across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia and Florida because of sea level rise flooding from 2005 to 2017.
Study Finds Link Between River Outflow and Coastal Sea Level
Sea levels in coastal areas can be affected by a number of factors: tides, winds, waves, and even barometric pressure all play a role in the ebb and flow of the ocean. For the first time, however, a new study has shown that river outflow could play a role in sea level change as well.