| 单词 | sea-level |
| 例句 | He took his wand with which he could charm men’s eyes to slumber, and springing into the air he flew down to sea-level. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z There, officials decided this year to use historical trends to build their expectations for oceanside building codes and land-use decisions rather than the more rapid sea-level rise that many scientists now expect. Superstorm moves film from theoretical to concrete 2012-11-22T19:16:04Z Returning to Chuckanut Drive, the sea-level Skagit Valley farmlands lay before you with views to the west of the San Juan Islands before the road starts rising. Go North for Active Days and Appetizing Nights 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Like other trees, Atlantic white cedars are threatened by a dizzying array of forces, including encroaching urbanization and development, sea-level rise and salination, and other impacts from climate change. Review | Maya Lin’s forest in a Manhattan park makes a point about climate change. Is anyone listening? 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z Dispatch Tangier, the Sinking Island in the Chesapeake A combination of storm-driven erosion and sea-level rise, which are both increasing as climate change advances, may soon swallow the island entirely. The Best New Yorker Visual and Interactive Stories of 2018 2018-12-30T05:00:00Z “I would be foolish if I didn’t take sea-level rise into consideration, but it’s not going to stop me from living the life I want,” he said, standing inside his Prairie Avenue home’s entryway. The Water Will Come, but Not to This Miami Home 2018-05-08T04:00:00Z Then there are slower, more incremental forms of destruction: sea-level rise that threatens low-lying nations, the spread of new diseases that affect not just humans, but forests, crops and pasture land, too. Perspective | The photos of Greece on fire are shocking. But shock doesn’t always lead to change. 2021-08-09T04:00:00Z Because of that, combined with rising seas, this part of southeastern Virginia is experiencing the fastest rate of sea-level rise on the East Coast. Welcome to Virginia Beach, home of the East Coast’s fastest-rising sea level 2018-09-04T04:00:00Z Hurricanes are sudden and violent; sea-level rise is insidious and creeping. Life in Miami on the Knife’s Edge of Climate Change 2019-08-18T04:00:00Z One crucial way to mitigate sea-level rise, say Covi and many other experts, is to restore natural defenses like marsh vegetation and wetlands. Welcome to Virginia Beach, home of the East Coast’s fastest-rising sea level 2018-09-04T04:00:00Z I head east, away from Dreamland, on the wide, sea-level promenade that separates Margate’s easterly beaches from white cliffs. Britain’s oldest roller coaster is ready to ride after a $30 million park makeover 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z Jakobshavn would still contribute a significant amount of global sea-level rise before then. Real-life “Waterworld”: The science behind rising seas 2014-03-12T12:00:00Z In the decades along the way, we will witness unprecedented extremes in weather, fires, floods, heatwaves, loss of crops and forests, water stress and catastrophic sea-level rises. Humans – the real threat to life on Earth 2013-06-29T23:05:50Z The first of the film’s two primary parts centers on startling, even mesmerizing sea-level views of the blast. Bruce Conner, parsing the nuclear age 2014-12-04T05:00:00Z According to the report, the scenarios “span a range of plausible future changes in key environmental parameters” including variations in temperature, sea-level rise and population. ‘Between Bodies’ at Henry Art Gallery asks us to consider the natural world through different lenses 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z Asked by Mr. Goodell if sea-level rise had altered his business thinking, he replied curtly that it hadn’t. The Water Will Come, but Not to This Miami Home 2018-05-08T04:00:00Z Not only does the sea-level rise destroy coastal cities, it also limits emotional connections between the remnant populations. Writers imagined drowned worlds for centuries — what they tell us about the future 2021-02-08T05:00:00Z For the most part, though, and in vivid contrast to the Pennines, this journey will be at sea-level, and with the sea as a permanent companion. Simon Armitage: a poetic pilgrimage around Devon and Cornwall 2013-03-29T16:00:04Z With a projected sea-level rise of three to four feet by the century’s end, huge chunks of the barrier-island city are expected to lie beneath the Atlantic Ocean. The Water Will Come, but Not to This Miami Home 2018-05-08T04:00:00Z It’s contributed 0.1 millimeters per year to worldwide sea-level rise — more than 3 percent of the 3 mm produced globally — for the past decade. Real-life “Waterworld”: The science behind rising seas 2014-03-12T12:00:00Z The melting is responsible for nearly 5 percent of observed global sea-level rise, according to the study. The World’s Most-Visited Glaciers Could Soon Be Gone 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z From a world he experienced as spherical from atop ships’ masts, Melville perceived a sea-level humanity, embracing and celebrating the latitudes and longitudes of human variation, now termed diversity. Melville’s Whale Was a Warning We Failed to Heed 2020-05-02T04:00:00Z These stories explore a sea-level rise as an existential threat to human life that's exacerbated by the paralysis and inaction of individuals. Writers imagined drowned worlds for centuries — what they tell us about the future 2021-02-08T05:00:00Z Scattering sunlight-reflecting particles in the atmosphere could slow rapid melting in West Antarctica and reduce the risk of catastrophic sea-level rise, according to a study led by Indiana University researchers. Climate engineering could slow Antarctic ice loss 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Drawing largely on ancient climate data — similar to the new paper — it warned of rapid melting and sea-level rise on the order of several meters within the next century. Earth Reacts to Greenhouse Gases More Strongly Than We Thought 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Finally, they conducted a series of model runs that took into consideration various scenarios in terms of future precipitation, sea-level rise, groundwater usage and changes in water returned to the aquifer. Predicting saltwater intrusion into groundwater using Plymouth, Mass. as test case 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The model's simulations suggest this effect is large enough to make a meaningful contribution to global sea-level rise under high greenhouse gas emissions scenarios. Meltwater flowing beneath Antarctic glaciers may be accelerating their retreat 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z The EU wants a fund dedicated to the most "vulnerable" while the U.S. has said the fund should focus on areas like slow-onset climate impacts such as sea-level rise. Countries deadlocked on 'loss and damage' fund as UN climate summit nears 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Where temperatures never breached freezing, where less than half of sea-level oxygen quenched lungs, where gale-force winds scoured the hardscrabble rocks littering the peaks. Mummified mice discovered atop sky-high Andean volcanoes 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z The West Antarctic Ice Sheet is losing ice and is Antarctica's largest contributor to sea-level rise. Increased West Antarctic Ice Sheet melting 'unavoidable' 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z The study's findings suggest that future sea-level rise may be greater than previously assumed. Sea-level rise: West Antarctic ice shelf melt 'unavoidable' 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z If this process turns out to be an important driver of ice loss across the entire Antarctic ice sheet, it could mean current projections underestimate the pace of global sea-level rise in decades to come. Meltwater flowing beneath Antarctic glaciers may be accelerating their retreat 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z As the mangrove area is damaged by sea-level rise and extreme weather events, people will be affected by food and water insecurity and the loss of their homes and livelihoods. Mangrove forests: Steely gaze of young tigress wins photo awards 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z Interestingly, similar declines in biodiversity controlled by sea-level changes have been observed in South America. Waves of change: How sea-levels and climate altered the marine ecosystems at the South Pole 390-385 million years ago 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Collectively the West Antarctic Ice Sheet contains enough ice to raise global mean sea-level by up to five metres. Increased West Antarctic Ice Sheet melting 'unavoidable' 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z "We can still save the rest of the Antarctic Ice Sheet, containing about 10 times as many metres of sea-level rise, if we learn from our past inaction and start reducing greenhouse gas emissions now." Sea-level rise: West Antarctic ice shelf melt 'unavoidable' 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z A key takeaway, beyond the understudied role of subglacial discharge in accelerating sea-level rise, is the importance of what humanity does in the coming decades to rein in greenhouse gas emissions, said Greenbaum. Meltwater flowing beneath Antarctic glaciers may be accelerating their retreat 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z The sheet currently loses around 270 billion tonnes of ice each year, and contributes a substantial fraction of the current global sea-level rise, which is more than 4 millimetres annually. How to Save Greenland’s Massive Ice Sheet 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z "It's a 390-million-year-old murder mystery. We now know that the combined effects of changes in sea-level and temperature were the most likely 'smoking gun' behind this extinction event," he notes. Waves of change: How sea-levels and climate altered the marine ecosystems at the South Pole 390-385 million years ago 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z It looked at both extreme events and low-onset climate change, including coastal erosion, marine flooding, sea-level rise and extremes, soil and groundwater salinization, inland flooding resulting from heavy precipitations, and permafrost thaw. Urgent action needed to address climate change threats to coastal areas 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z "What we do now will help to slow the rate of sea-level rise in the long term," she explains. Sea-level rise: West Antarctic ice shelf melt 'unavoidable' 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z The low emissions scenario runs of the model did not show the glaciers retreating all the way into the trench and avoided the resulting runaway contributions to sea-level rise. Meltwater flowing beneath Antarctic glaciers may be accelerating their retreat 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z However, Earth would still be locked into sea-level rise of up to several metres, which would devastate coastal areas. How to Save Greenland’s Massive Ice Sheet 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Interestingly, similar declines in biodiversity controlled by sea-level changes have been observed in South America. Waves of change: How sea-levels and climate altered the marine ecosystems at the South Pole 390-385 million years ago 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Taking sea-level rise as one example, the experts said the risks to low-lying coasts are already detectable. Urgent action needed to address climate change threats to coastal areas 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z What's more, unlike most of East Antarctica, much of the West Antarctic continent sits below sea-level. Sea-level rise: West Antarctic ice shelf melt 'unavoidable' 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z Pelle said the trench's steep slope is behind this explosive increase in sea-level rise contribution. Meltwater flowing beneath Antarctic glaciers may be accelerating their retreat 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z But rescuing the ice in these conditions would require huge future cuts in atmospheric greenhouse-gas levels — and would not prevent the ice sheet from melting enough to cause up to several metres of sea-level rise. How to Save Greenland’s Massive Ice Sheet 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z "It's a 390-million-year-old murder mystery. We now know that the combined effects of changes in sea-level and temperature were the most likely 'smoking gun' behind this extinction event," he notes. Waves of change: How sea-levels and climate altered the marine ecosystems at the South Pole 390-385 million years ago 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z With 40 inches of sea-level rise, roughly 19 percent of Miami-Dade County residents will be “stable,” the study predicts. ‘Climate Gentrification’ Will Displace One Million People in Miami Alone 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z The study combines building-by-building projections of flooding caused by direct sea-level rise, rainfall or storm surge with fine-grained demographic data to determine how residents will be affected. Rising seas will tighten vise on Miami even for people who are not flooded, says study 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z "That said, we can't yet say how much sea-level rise will be accelerated by this process -- hopefully it's not too much." Meltwater flowing beneath Antarctic glaciers may be accelerating their retreat 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z The main causes there are upstream dams and water diversions from the river for irrigation and navigability, plus encroachment due to sea-level rise. Climate Change Is Making Saltwater Intrusion Worse in Coastal Areas 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Opponents had worried the bill would place housing in areas prone to sea-level rise or wildfires and make way for luxury apartments, not affordable housing, along the coastline. Newsom signs laws to fast-track housing on churches’ land, streamline housing permits 2023-10-11T04:00:00Z With 80 inches — or 2 meters — of sea-level rise, nearly half of the Miami-Dade population will be “trapped” and 25 percent will be “displaced,” the study found. ‘Climate Gentrification’ Will Displace One Million People in Miami Alone 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z With a one-meter sea-level increase -- a middle-of-the-road scenario for the end of this century -- 56 percent of the population, primarily on higher ground, could face pressures to relocate, they say. Rising seas will tighten vise on Miami even for people who are not flooded, says study 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z "Knowing when and how much global sea-level will rise is critical to the welfare of coastal communities," said Tyler Pelle, the study's lead author and a postdoctoral researcher at Scripps. Meltwater flowing beneath Antarctic glaciers may be accelerating their retreat 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z In the Marshall Islands, for example, a combination of sea-level rise and wave-driven flooding is predicted to make many islands uninhabitable by the end of the century. Climate Change Is Making Saltwater Intrusion Worse in Coastal Areas 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z It turns out that El Nino, sea-level rise and Arctic sea ice levels can all follow the hockey stick pattern. Our Fragile Earth: How Close Are We to Climate Catastrophe? 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The study provides a new model for understanding both property damages caused by sea-level rise and economic impact from land scarcity, Seeteram said. ‘Climate Gentrification’ Will Displace One Million People in Miami Alone 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Seteeram said the projections in the new study may not necessarily come to pass, at least with lower estimates of sea-level rise; it depends on how the metro area confronts the problems in coming years. Rising seas will tighten vise on Miami even for people who are not flooded, says study 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z "Millions of people live in low-lying coastal zones and we can't adequately prepare our communities without accurate sea-level rise projections." Meltwater flowing beneath Antarctic glaciers may be accelerating their retreat 2023-10-27T04:00:00Z A push from the sea side – whether it’s sea-level rise, storm surge or high tides – moves the balance point landward. Climate Change Is Making Saltwater Intrusion Worse in Coastal Areas 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Now the islands face the threat of sea-level rise, which is likely to inundate much of its infrastructure, erode the coasts and shrink the usable land area. Why We’ll Never Live in Space 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z The researchers then classified the Miami-Dade population into four categories based on their risk from sea-level rise. ‘Climate Gentrification’ Will Displace One Million People in Miami Alone 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Since the 1990s, the loss of land ice from Antarctica has contributed 7.2mm to sea-level rise. Antarctic sea-ice at 'mind-blowing' low alarms experts 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z California is also on the front lines of climate change fueled extreme weather, with wildfires, floods, sea-level rise, searing heat and even tropical storms battering the state. California Sues Giant Oil Companies, Citing Decades of Deception 2023-09-15T04:00:00Z The lens can shrink in response to droughts, pumping and sea-level rise. Climate Change Is Making Saltwater Intrusion Worse in Coastal Areas 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Should Californians living in the most dangerous places, whether facing wildfires, flooding or sea-level rise, shoulder more of the cost for their risk? Column: Home insurance and climate change have collided — and we're all going to pay for it 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Opponents worried the bill would place housing in areas prone to sea-level rise or wildfires and make way for luxury apartments, not affordable housing, along the coastline. California lawmakers vote to fast-track low-income housing on churches’ lands 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z I grew up spending summers on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, which are impacted by sea-level rise. What Do Climate Scientists Tell Their Kids about the Future? 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z There are limits, however, to this built environment, especially as the realities of sea-level rise force a more collective reckoning. In the face of sea level rise, can we reimagine California's vanishing coastline? 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z The researchers are traveling to the Thwaites Glacier, a behemoth whose potential collapse could dramatically reshape the time line and scale of sea-level rise. Lessons from Antarctica about Raising Kids in the Climate Crisis 2023-08-20T04:00:00Z “As land loss accelerates due to sea-level rise and subsidence, more of the remaining wetland area would be attributed to diversion operations,” the statement’s executive summary said. A billion-dollar coastal project begins in Louisiana. Will it work as sea levels rise? 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z She noticed that the school wasn’t teaching students about climate change — an omnipresent issue on an island that is experiencing some of the most severe sea-level rise on the planet. As the climate changes, how doctors treat patients, and medical program curricula, are evolving 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Future sea-level rise depends on how quickly the world reduces greenhouse gas emissions, but it could be on the order of several feet by the end of the century. California Waves Have Grown a Foot Taller because of Climate Change 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z “The erosion of those bluffs may or may not have to do with climate change — but we can expect more hazards like it in the future because of sea-level rise and other climate drivers.” Erosion forces Olympic National Park to take a hard look at Kalaloch Lodge 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z The coastlines of North America and Europe could see faster sea-level rise. Warming Could Push the Atlantic Past a ‘Tipping Point’ This Century 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The answer has implications for global climate models, which might need to be tweaked to incorporate melting caused by algae and its contribution to sea-level rise. Algae blooms that cause pink snow could accelerate melting as Earth warms 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z That “is a lot of sea-level rise,” Dr. Christ said. From an Ancient Soil Sample, Clues to an Ice Sheet’s Future 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z FOX REPLIES: Because an ice shelf is already floating, its melting does not directly contribute to sea-level rise. Readers Respond to the February 2023 Issue 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z New research published on May 8 in Earth’s Future suggests that the weight of the city itself is pressing down on the land it occupies and contributing to local sea-level rise that increases flood risks. New York City Is Sinking under Its Own Weight 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z Despite Florida’s vulnerability to climate change, whether through natural disaster or sea-level rise, DeSantis has ignored scientific evidence again, refusing to address the role of greenhouse gas emissions in global warming. Ron DeSantis’s Anti-science Agenda is Dangerous 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Before moving to Germany, he lived in the Netherlands, where he covered everything from tulips to sea-level rise. In This Swiss Town, Tina Turner Was a Neighbor, Not a Star 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Scientists believe that healthy coral ecosystems may also help protect islands from erosion and sea-level rise — or at least slow its effects. Rats Are Finally Gone from This Vulnerable Island 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z Thus, there will be no further increase in sea-level rise if ice that is already floating detaches from the main glacier. Readers Respond to the February 2023 Issue 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z The study is meant not as a definitive analysis but as a first step in understanding how cities around the world may be contributing to the sea-level rise that threatens them. New York City Is Sinking under Its Own Weight 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z Lawmakers set aside $50 million for Indigenous communities in areas vulnerable to sea-level rise, flooding or other climate change driven disturbances to relocate. WA budgets $2B to cut greenhouse gas emissions; here’s where money will go 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z According to the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Norfolk has the highest rate of relative sea-level rise, a combination of rising waters and sinking land, on the East Coast. Norfolk approves $2.6 billion storm protection plan for city 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z Providing a healthy environment for these kinds of fish could help bolster islands against the effects of erosion and sea-level rise, Benkwitt said. Rats Are Finally Gone from This Vulnerable Island 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z The Thwaites and Pine Island Glaciers are so huge, compared with the little glaciers on the Antarctic Peninsula, that even their more moderate acceleration will contribute far more to sea-level rise. Readers Respond to the February 2023 Issue 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z But “it’s only part of the contribution to sea-level rise at any given location.” New York City Is Sinking under Its Own Weight 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z Greenland is already the world’s single-largest contributor to global sea-level rise, losing around 250 billion metric tons of ice each year. How Warming Upended One of Greenland’s Most Stable Glaciers 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z “There’s an opportunity here to do a comprehensive look at the city’s total flooding needs — storm surge, rainfall, nuisance flooding, sea-level rise — and figure out how would someone stage these expenses,” he said. Norfolk approves $2.6 billion storm protection plan for city 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z Small islands and coral reefs both face existential threats from the effects of climate change, including sea-level rise, warming waters and ocean acidification. Rats Are Finally Gone from This Vulnerable Island 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z We'll have committed future humanity to the full amount of sea-level rise—even if it takes centuries to unfold. Readers Respond to the February 2023 Issue 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z That combination means cities already vulnerable to sea-level rise may also struggle under their own weight—and while much of New York City benefits from strong bedrock, other cities are on more perilous footing. New York City Is Sinking under Its Own Weight 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z As glaciers retreat at faster speeds, they’ll dump more ice into the ocean, further increasing the rate of sea-level rise. How Warming Upended One of Greenland’s Most Stable Glaciers 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z The report presented projections for U.S. coastlines in the coming decades, predicting about a foot of sea-level rise on average around the country by midcentury. Southeastern U.S. Seas Are Rising at Triple the Global Average 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z "The main near-term risk is in relation to sea-level rise, which accelerates due to amplifying feedbacks when deep ocean warming increases at the ice margin," report co-author Matthew England told Salon by email. Global warming is disrupting an Antarctic current system that life on Earth relies on 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Still, this much seems clear: The rapid sea-level rise appears to start in the Gulf of Mexico, which has been warming far faster than the global ocean. Seas have drastically risen along southern U.S. coast in past decade 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z Across the Southeast, losses caused by recent hurricane winds, land subsidence and sea-level rise average $14 billion per year. On U.S. Barrier Islands, African-Rooted Traditions Protect Against a Relentlessly Rising Ocean 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z But some consequences of climate change, such sea-level rise, are irreversible on human time scales and can’t be undone. Geoengineering Is Not a Quick Fix for the Climate Crisis, New Analysis Shows 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z It also projected higher-than-average sea-level rise along the East and Gulf coasts. Southeastern U.S. Seas Are Rising at Triple the Global Average 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Similar to San Francisco Bay, sea-level rise in this part of South Carolina is pushing water not only up, but inland, raising groundwater levels miles away from the coast. It’s not just oceans that are rising. Groundwater is, too 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z Then there is the fact that in low-lying regions with little elevation, even small amounts of sea-level rise can make storms that much more calamitous. Seas have drastically risen along southern U.S. coast in past decade 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z Imagine a world pushed to upheaval by sea-level rise and disruption to agriculture from climate change. Will Humans Ever Go Extinct? 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z “Even though you might not have a direct contribution to the melting and runoff and sea-level rise in this case, you are changing the face of the Greenland ice sheet,” Tedesco said. Greenland temperatures surge up to 50 degrees above normal, setting records 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Still, the amount of sea-level rise observed in the Southeast and the Gulf exceeds the model’s projections for the next 30 years — and scientists wanted to know why. Southeastern U.S. Seas Are Rising at Triple the Global Average 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Such risks will be particularly compounded by sea-level rise, the authors said, as swelling oceans increase hazard severity, create new hazards and shift hazard risk to new areas. Global Internet Connectivity Is at Risk from Climate Disasters 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z Overall, the pace of sea-level rise is accelerating globally, and scientists have been unequivocal that seas will continue to rise well into the future, even if humans manage to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions. Seas have drastically risen along southern U.S. coast in past decade 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z The findings will help assess the threat it and other ice shelves pose for long-term sea-level rise. Scientists Get a Close-Up Look Beneath a Troubling Ice Shelf in Antarctica 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Stopping seabed mining might mean less ocean noise, which might mean more whales, which means more stored carbon, which might mean fewer forest fires in his native California, or less sea-level rise in Kiribati. This scientist uses drones and algorithms to save whales — and the rest of the ocean Meltwater from the world’s shrinking glaciers and ice sheets has contributed to a global acceleration in sea-level rise — but it doesn’t fully explain the pattern happening on U.S. coastlines. Southeastern U.S. Seas Are Rising at Triple the Global Average 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z The documentation helps scientists, local planners and others understand how sea-level rise and storm surges affect local infrastructure and ecosystems. King tides are coming to Western WA. Here’s what to know 2023-01-20T05:00:00Z Despite the ongoing scientific debate regarding the cause of the current sea-level surge in the Gulf of Mexico and in the U.S. Seas have drastically risen along southern U.S. coast in past decade 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z If all the main glaciers in West Antarctica were to collapse, they would add 10 feet to sea-level rise over thousands of years. Scientists Get a Close-Up Look Beneath a Troubling Ice Shelf in Antarctica 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Box published research last year suggesting that in the present climate, Greenland is already destined to lose an amount of ice equivalent to nearly a foot of sea-level rise. Parts of Greenland now hotter than at any time in the past 1,000 years, scientists say 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z And if the changes are partly natural cycles, then the accelerating sea-level rise should slow back down eventually, they add — although it’s uncertain how long it might take. Southeastern U.S. Seas Are Rising at Triple the Global Average 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Scientists estimate that glaciers outside of Greenland and Antarctica are currently responsible for about 21 percent of global sea-level rise. Half of All Mountain Glaciers Are Expected to Disappear by 2100 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z “It turns out that the water level associated with Hurricane Ian was the highest on record due to the combined effect of sea-level rise and storm surge,” Yin said. Seas have drastically risen along southern U.S. coast in past decade 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z The largest amount of remaining ice is concentrated in the ice sheets of Greenland and Antarctica, which, accordingly, pose the greatest threat of major sea-level rise. Half of Earth’s glaciers could melt even if key warming goal is met, study says 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z This committed sea-level rise will only get worse as temperatures continue to warm. Parts of Greenland now hotter than at any time in the past 1,000 years, scientists say 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z Another study, published earlier this month in the Journal of Climate, highlighted a similar pattern — sea-level rise of more than a centimeter per year since 2010 along the Gulf and Southeast coasts. Southeastern U.S. Seas Are Rising at Triple the Global Average 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z The documentation helps scientists, local planners and other stakeholders understand how sea-level rise and storm surges affect local infrastructure and ecosystems. What to know about king tides in Puget Sound and why they happen 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z In that context, the recent sea-level rise has happened over a relatively short time period. Seas have drastically risen along southern U.S. coast in past decade 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z The glaciers of Alaska, for instance, are a leading contributor to sea-level rise. Half of Earth’s glaciers could melt even if key warming goal is met, study says 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z Researchers consulted by The Washington Post also highlighted that the northern region of Greenland, where these temperatures have been recorded, is known for other reasons to have the potential to trigger large sea-level rise. Parts of Greenland now hotter than at any time in the past 1,000 years, scientists say 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z But more studies will be needed to determine the exact causes and what they mean for future sea-level rise rates on the Gulf and Southeast coasts. Southeastern U.S. Seas Are Rising at Triple the Global Average 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Researchers reconstructed the shoreline of the Angean Island Chain, estimating the fluctuation of sea-level combined with the rate of the ground sinking due to tectonic plate activity. Our human ancestors learned to sail half a million years ago, study suggests 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z While noting the same rapid sea-level rise in recent years as the other works, his study determines the cause is a combination of factors, some of them natural. Seas have drastically risen along southern U.S. coast in past decade 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z “The good news is that our decisions and actions today will have an impact on ice loss and on sea-level rise,” said Mathieu Morlighem, a Dartmouth College glaciologist who was not involved in the study. Half of Earth’s glaciers could melt even if key warming goal is met, study says 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z With a growing nutria population, plus sea-level rise, wetlands along the Delmarva were at increased risk. How wildlife experts battled the Chesapeake Bay’s ‘menace in the marsh’ 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z Since 1992, sea-level data has been largely measured by TOPEX/Poseidon and other satellite altimeter systems, along with a network of tide gauges that scientists pieced together across multiple countries, agencies and research institutions. Why NASA's new mission will study Earth's water from space 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z "It's really the first mission to observe nearly all water on the planet's surface," said JPL scientist Ben Hamlington, who also leads NASA's sea-level change team. NASA to conduct first global water survey from space 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Flooding and erosion, exacerbated by sea-level rise, caused the most damage — not wind. Dreaming of beachfront real estate? Much of Florida’s coast is at risk of storm erosion 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Rather than bottom-up pressure built on residents' alarm about sea-level rise, we found a continuation of the usual rational investment decisions. What’s really driving "climate gentrification" in Miami? It isn’t fear of sea-level rise 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z They also want to study how sea-level rise driven by climate change will alter this natural ecological pattern. How the Moon Devastated a Mangrove Forest 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z When efforts to mitigate and adapt fail or fall behind, the effects of climate change such as more frequent and intense extreme weather, sea-level rise, and forced migration are borne by the world's most vulnerable. Inside the COP27 fight to get wealthy nations to pay climate reparations 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z “Every tenth of a degree of warming averted means less drought, less flooding, less sea-level rise, less extreme weather,” Kerry said. COP27 leaves world on dangerous warming path despite historic climate fund 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z Florida recently began requiring that state-financed constructors conduct a sea-level impact study before starting construction of a coastal structure. Dreaming of beachfront real estate? Much of Florida’s coast is at risk of storm erosion 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z China has resisted the idea of committing either to more emission cuts or to money for helping vulnerable countries cope with sea-level rise, deadly heat waves and other climate impacts. As COP27 nears deadline, Europe makes ‘final offer’ for climate deal 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z In 2007 a team led by Stefan Rahmstorf compared actual observations with projections made by theoretical models for three key climate variables: atmospheric carbon dioxide, global average temperature and sea-level rise. Why Scientists Got the Fast Pace of Arctic Warming Wrong 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z At my research institute, we work on projects to mitigate the sea-level rise in the Nile Delta, and study its impact on farmers and people living in the surrounding area. Egypt ’s Climate Scientists Hope for ‘Actions, Not Just Words’ at COP27 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Scientists overwhelmingly agree that heat-trapping gases such as those released from the combustion of coal, oil and gas are pushing up global temperatures, thereby causing sea-level rise, extreme weather and species extinctions. Republicans tout benefits of fossil fuels at climate talks 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Similarly, vulnerability audits — particularly for multistory buildings built before 2002 — can check the integrity of an existing structure and help spot new environmental risks from sea-level rise and beach erosion. Dreaming of beachfront real estate? Much of Florida’s coast is at risk of storm erosion 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z Risks from accelerating temperatures and precipitation, sea-level rise, climate-fueled extreme weather and other impacts increase as the planet warms, the report says. US to climate summit: American big steps won’t be repealed 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z While the projections got CO2 levels right, they were low for real temperature and sea-level rise. Why Scientists Got the Fast Pace of Arctic Warming Wrong 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z My research focuses on finding strategies to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change and sea-level rise in the Nile Valley. Egypt ’s Climate Scientists Hope for ‘Actions, Not Just Words’ at COP27 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z As a low-lying nation, the Bahamas is particularly vulnerable to sea-level rise and storm damage. COP27: Time to pay the climate bill - vulnerable nations 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z Small island states already buffeted by increasingly violent ocean storms and sea-level rise called on oil companies to shell out some of their huge recent profits, while developing African states called for more international funds. COP27: Big Oil must pay for climate change, poor nations tell rich 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z It includes people in low-lying nations leaving their homes and wetland identities as they are displaced from sea-level rise. More African-Led Research on Adaptation Will Help the Continent Survive Climate Change 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z There are also slow-onset climate impacts, such as sea-level rise, that can produce irreversible damage over time. 5 Things to Know about Climate Reparations 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z The effects of ocean flooding are much more predictable because it is primarily affected by sea-level rise. Diseases Explode after Extreme Flooding and Other Climate Disasters 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Even the most optimistic greenhouse gas emissions scenarios indicate that by 2050 humanity will likely be locked in to at least two meters of sea-level rise in the coming centuries. Antarctica’s Collapse Could Begin Even Sooner Than Anticipated 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z As the rise of global temperatures and sea-level continues to affect the world with increasingly frequency and intensity, who are the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change? Climate Questions: Who is most vulnerable to climate change? 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z Not only that, but many climate-related phenomena, such as sea-level rise and the loss of culture that can be a consequence of migration, occur over decades and are hard to quantify. Climate reparations are on the agenda at COP27 — whether wealthy nations like it or not 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z It sits along an estuary of the Chesapeake Bay in one of the most vulnerable cities to sea-level rise. Historic homes may prove to be more resilient against floods 2022-10-09T04:00:00Z Southwest Florida’s coastline has seen between 6 and 8 inches of sea-level rise since 1990, according to data records. Ian Sinks Florida ‘Dome Home’ Built to Survive Hurricanes 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z Although Sacramento, Calif., is not the first city that comes to mind when imagining sea-level rise, it would lose 50 percent of its homes as ocean water pushes 80 kilometers inland through low-lying river deltas. Antarctica’s Collapse Could Begin Even Sooner Than Anticipated 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z Many homeowners bought their properties before people were fully aware of climate change and the risks of sea-level rise, Shirreffs said. Ian shows the risks and costs of living on barrier islands 2022-10-01T04:00:00Z Next, the researchers examined the ways future sea-level rise might affect hurricane flood risks. Hundreds of Hospitals Are at Risk of Hurricane Flooding 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Climate change and sea-level rise are making things worse. Hurricane Ian Grinds toward Florida with Deadly Winds and Walls of Water 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z It exacerbates deadly storm surges through sea-level rise, worsens freshwater flooding and increases the proportion of monster Category 4 and 5 storms, like Fiona last week, several studies show. Hurricane Ian gets nasty quickly, turbocharged by warm water 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z Data shows that the Tampa Bay region has experienced considerable sea-level rise in recent generations. Low-lying and flood-prone, Tampa Bay area braces for first major storm in a century 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z Instead, whereas sea-level anoles seek shelter from Sun in moist vegetation, the high-altitude lizards stayed warm by spending their days perched on boulders. This biologist discovered that lizards and other organisms can influence their own evolution 2022-09-22T04:00:00Z Along the East Coast, sea-level rise and flooding from rainfall have been threatening cities in Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina and Florida, among others. Billions in Climate Deal Funding Could Help Protect U.S. Coastal Cities 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z Scientists have raised the alarm: sea-level rise is not a matter of “if” but a matter of “when and how much.” Opinion | The world’s ice is melting. Humanity must prepare for the consequences. 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z “With climate change and sea-level rise as very real threats to our environment, this is an alternative method of final disposition that won’t contribute emissions into our atmosphere,” Garcia said in a statement. California's dead will have new burial option: Human composting 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z A new report details the sea-level rise that is expected in the coming decades. Opinion | There are no reasons for the Mountain Valley Pipeline 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z Fettweis explained that meltwater runoff is important to track because it can reach the ocean and contribute to sea-level rise. For first time on record, Greenland saw extensive melting in September 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z In Pacifica, Calif., homeowners like Mark Stechbart, a retiree, have been calling for more gray infrastructure to offset the sea-level rise that is threatening their properties. Billions in Climate Deal Funding Could Help Protect U.S. Coastal Cities 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z Research nonprofit Climate Central conducted a unique study of sea-level rise, projecting the amount of real estate, buildings and tax revenue that hundreds of coastal counties will lose as tides encroach on developed areas. $35 Billion Worth of Real Estate Could Be Underwater by 2050 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z Scientists have warned these kinds of events may grow more frequent and more severe as the region keeps warming — increasing Greenland’s contributions to global sea-level rise. Greenland Is Still Melting, and It’s September 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z If we use the standard earth sea-level air density of ρ = 1.2kg/m3, this gives a lift coefficient of 36. Could Dragons from Game of Thrones Actually Fly? Aeronautical Engineering and Math Says They Could 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z The ice slabs could prevent meltwater from percolating through the snowpack, meaning it could instead enter the ocean, further contributing to sea-level rise. For first time on record, Greenland saw extensive melting in September 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z Global warming, sea-level rise, water scarcity, electricity generation, earthquake or other disaster recovery, K-12 and college funding — they’ll all stand in line behind homelessness and mental health, in perpetuity. Column: Prop. 27 backers say it will solve homelessness by enabling sports gambling. Don't bet on it 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z The Climate Central report, he said, is “a really fantastic piece of work for governments” trying to plan for climate change and sea-level rise. $35 Billion Worth of Real Estate Could Be Underwater by 2050 2022-09-09T04:00:00Z If the massive melt year of 2012 became the norm, for instance, that would be likely to yield about 2½ feet of committed sea-level rise, the study says. Greenland ice sheet set to raise sea levels by nearly a foot, study finds 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z The study, published in Nature Climate Change, focuses on what researchers call “committed” sea-level rise, a measure that takes into account the warming that has already occurred. New Research Forecasts More Dire Sea Level Rise as Greenland’s Ice Melts 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z An airplane passenger has 100 cm3 of air in his stomach just before the plane takes off from a sea-level airport. College Physics for AP Courses 2015-08-12T00:00:00Z The greater warming has effects in the Arctic, including faster melting of the Greenland ice sheet, which leads to greater sea-level rise. Arctic Warming Is Happening Faster Than Described, Analysis Shows 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z We focused on 10 climate-related hazards linked to rising greenhouse gas emissions: atmospheric warming, heat waves, drought, wildfires, heavy precipitation, flooding, storms, sea-level rise, ocean warming and land cover change. 58% of human infectious diseases can be worsened by climate change 2022-08-09T04:00:00Z That will trigger nearly a foot of global sea-level rise. Greenland ice sheet set to raise sea levels by nearly a foot, study finds 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z The latest assessment from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, for example, projects somewhere between two and five inches of sea-level rise by 2100. New Research Forecasts More Dire Sea Level Rise as Greenland’s Ice Melts 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z Or stem the coastal flooding that results from sea-level rise. Opinion | It’s hot and getting hotter. We need to find novel ways to keep cool. 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z At 1.5 C, there will be more glacier melt and sea-level rise, causing additional “death and destruction,” Mann said. Climate-Focused Bill Collapses as U.S. Is Pummeled by Major Climate Impacts 2022-07-19T04:00:00Z Anthropogenic climate change led to accelerating sea-level rise starting around 1870. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z While the study did not specify a time frame for the melting and sea-level rise, the authors suggested much of it can play out between now and the year 2100. Greenland ice sheet set to raise sea levels by nearly a foot, study finds 2022-08-29T04:00:00Z The relative sea-level change includes both the vertical movement of the eustatic sea-level and the vertical movement of land, so that the sea-level change is measured relative to the land. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Meanwhile, low-lying East Coast cities such as Miami; Charleston, S.C.; and Norfolk experience far more days of flooding each year because of sea-level rise, which of course is caused by global warming. Opinion | It’s hot and getting hotter. We need to find novel ways to keep cool. 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z Most of our great cities are far from the coast, relatively sheltered from hurricanes, storm surges and sea-level rise. Opinion | The D.C. area, with planning, can be a climate refuge 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z Tectonic sea-level changes are local changes caused by tectonic processes. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z That avert-your-gaze approach worked well enough when the climate debate was about theoretical sea-level models and Arctic ice projections. Opinion | As climate catastrophes multiply, Republicans rethink denialism 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z Therefore, if the land rises a lot and sea-level rises only a little, then the sea-level would appear to go down. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z “It’s slow, yes—it could take 150 years to get back to sea-level,” says Ingram. Carbon Credits Versus the “Big Gulp” 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z So the Sandy study investigated the influence of climate-driven sea-level rise on the floods associated with the storm. Climate Change Caused $4 Billion of Typhoon’s Damage 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z Coastlines in areas where there has been net sea-level rise in the geologically recent past are commonly characterized by estuaries and fiords. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The gradual nature of sea-level rise means that for many coastal communities, it can feel like a distant threat. Beach Houses on the Outer Banks Are Being Swallowed by the Sea 2022-05-14T04:00:00Z Glacial isostatic rebound causes the relative sea-level to fall or rise less quickly as seen from the land. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z A new Chinese government report says that rapid sea-level rise poses an unprecedented threat to the teeming coastal cities of the world’s most populous nation. Opinion | High gas prices hurt, but they’re an opportunity to make good choices 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z They include the proposed plant’s impact on marine life, whether it was vulnerable to sea-level rise and the company’s heavy political lobbying. California Coastal Commission rejects plan for Poseidon desalination plant 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z Uplifted beach lines are another product of relative sea-level drop, although these are difficult to recognize in areas with vigorous vegetation. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z That means flooding and other disruptions sharpened by future sea-level rise could hit those urban centers far sooner than expected, according to a study in Geophysical Research Letters. Coastal Cities Are Drinking Themselves Underwater 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Tissot, B. Effects on prolific petroleum source rocks and major coal deposits caused by sea-level changes. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z He called passing climate legislation “the fight of my generation” and spoke of the “gut-wrenching uncertainty about the people and places I love being here tomorrow” as sea-level rise, violent storms and floods menace Miami. One Last Push: Climate Activists to Rally at White House and Across U.S. 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z Activists have also said the plant would be vulnerable to sea-level rise. Drought boon or boondoggle? Critics blast Poseidon desalination plan as crucial vote looms 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z The key factor in this process is sea-level change, either because of post-glacial sea-level rise, or because of subsidence of a volcano — as it is moved away from a spreading ridge — or both. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Two smaller waves came before a larger one ran up shores to at least 15m above sea-level. NZ professor snorkels over Tonga volcano 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z This means that as time goes on, the glaciers are melting faster and contributing more to rising sea-level than expected based on the previous history. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Meanwhile, Florida is expected to experience significant sea-level rise in coming decades. High gas prices? They’re just what we need 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z The company has studied sea-level rise and other potential hazards and found no risks that the plant couldn’t be designed to address, said James Golden, project development manager for Poseidon. Drought boon or boondoggle? Critics blast Poseidon desalination plan as crucial vote looms 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z During the current period of anthropogenic climate change, sea level has risen only about 20 cm, and although that doesn’t make a big change to albedo, sea-level rise is accelerating. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Local Arctic residents will be hit hard, “the rest of us will experience accelerated warming and sea-level rise, disrupted weather patterns and more frequent extreme weather. Most communities will adapt to varying degrees,” Francis said. No obituary for Earth: Scientists fight climate doom talk 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z Geologic hazards include landslides, earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, volcanic eruptions, and sea-level rise. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Scientists knew about the greenhouse effect, but they weren’t yet widely touting the dangers of melting polar ice caps and sea-level rise. How Antarctica Has Changed Since Shackleton’s 1915 Shipwreck 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z “Under all circumstances, our site is not vulnerable to sea-level rise,” Golden said. Drought boon or boondoggle? Critics blast Poseidon desalination plan as crucial vote looms 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z In this respect, the best measures of climate change are those that we can detect over several decades, such as the temperature changes shown in Figure 19.10, or the sea-level rise shown in Figure 19.13. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Experts note that saltwater intrusion is not a new problem, and sea-level rise will only accelerate the problem for many coastal communities where potable water resources are already strained. Where Rising Seas Threaten Drinking Water, Scientists Look for Affordable Solutions 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z These sea-level fluctuations come from the daily tides, as well as climate changes and plate tectonics. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s responsible for about half a millimeter of global sea-level rise annually. How Antarctica Has Changed Since Shackleton’s 1915 Shipwreck 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z Scientists generally agree that the ice sheets will likely melt at faster and faster rates in the coming decades, a growing concern for global sea-level rise. Amazon Rain Forest Nears Dangerous 'Tipping Point' 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z Projections for sea-level rise to the end of this century vary widely. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The melting of polar ice sheets and sea-level rise will also continue to worsen, he said, and adapting will require far greater efforts, in many areas ultimately retreating from the encroaching seas. ‘We need to do all we can’: Five key takeaways from the U.N. climate report 2022-03-04T05:00:00Z If the reef is submerged, due to erosion, subsidence, or sea-level rise, the seamount-reef structure is called a guyot. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z But even small amounts of sea-level rise can have severe consequences, raising the risk of floods and worsening the effects of storm surge on coastal communities. How Antarctica Has Changed Since Shackleton’s 1915 Shipwreck 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z Scientists had warned for several years beforehand that it was either already extinct or nearly there, blaming its demise on a combination of sea-level rise and increasing tropical storms. With ‘Limited Amount of Time Left,’ New IPCC Report Urges Climate Adaptation 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z One of the problems in predicting sea-level rise is that we do not have a strong understanding of how large ice sheets, such as Greenland and Antarctica, will respond to future warming. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Coincidentally, new findings show that global patterns of modern sea-level rise first emerged that same year. Sea levels have been rising since the American Civil War. The reason? Coal 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z When sea-level fell, the land was exposed to erosion creating an unconformity. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z And as Antarctica crumbles at faster rates, those contributions to sea-level rise also will accelerate. How Antarctica Has Changed Since Shackleton’s 1915 Shipwreck 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z In low-lying coastal communities, for example, the increasing intensity of tropical storms and hurricanes combined with sea-level rise will lead to losses that are irreparable. With ‘Limited Amount of Time Left,’ New IPCC Report Urges Climate Adaptation 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z For example, with the current amount of warming, we are already committed to a future sea-level rise of between 1.3 m and 1.9 m, even if we could stop climate change today. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z As climate change continues to accelerate sea-level rise this knowledge is crucial to climate adaptation. Sea levels have been rising since the American Civil War. The reason? Coal 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z The ultimate base level is, of course, sea-level. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z If global temperatures rose high enough for mountain glaciers to disappear, then sea-level rise contributions from the vast Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets — not included in this study — would also significantly accelerate. Mountain Glaciers Have Less Ice than Previously Thought 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z Kyle Spencer, who is helping Norfolk adapt to sea-level rise as its acting chief resilience officer, said a single storm can strand hundreds of vehicles. Safety app for drivers debuts in flood-plagued Virginia city 2022-01-31T05:00:00Z In other words, if we don’t make changes quickly, by the end of this century we’ll be locked into 3 m of future sea-level rise. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The study comes as a new report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association projects an average sea-level rise in the contiguous United States of nearly a foot by 2050 regardless of emissions levels. Sea levels have been rising since the American Civil War. The reason? Coal 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z The base level for a stream entering the ocean can change if sea-level rises or falls or if a natural or human-made dam is added along its profile. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Their contributions, combined with the 10 inches of sea-level rise from the melted mountain glaciers, would cause catastrophic destruction around the globe. Mountain Glaciers Have Less Ice than Previously Thought 2022-02-08T05:00:00Z Stronger storms each year and sustained sea-level rise continue to eat away at its coast. Louisiana's $2-Billion Gamble: Flood the Land to Save the Coast 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z These include temperature and other climate parameters, of course, but also sea-level rise and the incidence of major storms. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z "If we can estimate when sea-level rise really emerged from background variability, we can pinpoint this onset of a significant period of climate change." Sea levels have been rising since the American Civil War. The reason? Coal 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z Melting glacial water runs off into the ocean and sea-level worldwide will rise. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Or the Maldives, “already affected by sea-level rise, a place that may not exist in 50 or 100 years,” Kleinman said. Where adventurous gardeners buy their seeds | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z But as climate change has accelerated sea-level rise, engineers and researchers have begun to look at the Mississippi River as not just a threat but also a massive sediment spreader. Louisiana's $2-Billion Gamble: Flood the Land to Save the Coast 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z Isostatic sea-level changes are local effects caused by uplift or subsidence of continental crust, typically because of the gain or loss of glacial ice. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z These patterns in sea-level rise coincide with early evidence of warming oceans and glacial melt, strengthening evidence of human-induced climate change as early as the Industrial Revolution. Sea levels have been rising since the American Civil War. The reason? Coal 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z An overall global change in sea level is called eustatic sea-level change. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z When I temporarily relocated to the Boulder, Colo., area late last summer from the sea-level Mid-Atlantic region, I decided to apply my approach with a city bike tour. Think you can’t handle a bicycle tour? Consider using an e-bike. 2022-01-19T05:00:00Z It would cut those sea-level contributions in half. Greenland Could Melt for Millennia If Warming Stopped Today 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z Tectonic sea-level changes are related to plate interactions. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z "By delving into individual sites the better understanding we have of regional and local processes impacting sea-level rise will continue to improve our understanding for future impacts." Sea levels have been rising since the American Civil War. The reason? Coal 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z The change of sea level as it relates to a more local continental landscape is called relative sea-level change. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z "Tsunami surge and storm surge sit on top of sea level," said Benjamin Horton, who has studied global sea-level rise and is chief of the Earth Observatory of Singapore. In Tonga, a volcano-triggered tsunami underscores islands' acute climate risk 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z He said looking at them crash so high made him think about the need to prepare for sea-level rise and worsening storm surges. Minimal damage in Southern California after tsunami advisory in the West 2022-01-16T05:00:00Z Since the last glaciation, sea-level rise has been about 125 m; a huge area that used to be land is now flooded by heat-absorbent seawater. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Utilizing a global database of geological sea-level records from the past 2,000 years, the international team of researchers modeled global and site specific sea-level rise. Sea levels have been rising since the American Civil War. The reason? Coal 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z These numbers reference minerals that crystallize at standard sea-level pressure, 1 bar. An Introduction to Geology 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Warming in the oceans also contributes to sea-level rise. Oceans Break Heat Record for Third Year in a Row 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z Moreover, higher ocean temperatures threaten to disrupt marine life — which supplies a quarter of the world's protein — and put millions of people at risk of accelerated sea-level rise. Oceans were hotter in 2021 than at any time in recorded history 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z Eustatic sea-level changes are global sea-level changes related either to changes in the volume of glacial ice on land or to changes in the shape of the sea floor caused by plate tectonic processes. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z They determined that in the United States, modern sea-level rise can be discerned earliest in the Mid-Atlantic region somewhat later in the 19th century. Sea levels have been rising since the American Civil War. The reason? Coal 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z It could reverberate into other corners of the globe and undermine efforts to keep deadly floods, fires, heat, hurricanes and sea-level rise from inflicting greater havoc. Possible Demise of Build Back Better Act Threatens U.S. Climate Commitments 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z That’s on top of the additional sea-level rise being driven by melting ice around the world—another process worsened by warming waters. Oceans Break Heat Record for Third Year in a Row 2022-01-12T05:00:00Z The net result could be only about 1½ inches of sea-level rise from Antarctic ice melting by 2100. Opinion | Humanity should not test whether Antarctica’s ice will hold out 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z At around 7,500 years ago, the rate of glacial melting and sea-level rise decreased dramatically, and since that time, the average rate has been in the order of 0.7 mm/year. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z By doing so, they hope to facilitate a better understanding of local processes driving variations in sea-level changes. Sea levels have been rising since the American Civil War. The reason? Coal 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z The more Thwaites melts and crumbles into the ocean, the more it contributes to global sea-level rise—an issue that affects coastal communities around the world. Troubling Signs of Key Antarctic Glacier Retreat Emerge 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z The higher temperatures also cause land ice in the Arctic to melt at a faster rate, leading to greater run-off into the ocean where it contributes to sea-level rise. Arctic Circle's record high temperature sounds 'alarm bells' 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z But the study also warned that catastrophic melting scenarios are also possible, resulting in perhaps eight inches of sea-level rise. Opinion | Humanity should not test whether Antarctica’s ice will hold out 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z Isostatic sea-level changes are local changes caused by subsidence or uplift of the crust related either to changes in the amount of ice on the land, or to growth or erosion of mountains. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z If the great ice sheets of Greenland and Antarctica start to disintegrate rapidly, they could add many additional meters of sea-level rise globally. Once Shunned in Antarctica, Female Scientists Are Now Doing Crucial Polar Research 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z That future could substantially increase the amount of ice Thwaites pours into the ocean each year—speeding up the rate of global sea-level rise. Troubling Signs of Key Antarctic Glacier Retreat Emerge 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z “Regardless of your political party, if you’re a legislator in an area that’s impacted by sea-level rise of just recurrent flooding ... you should be very reluctant and cautious in completely devastating that fund,” Lewis said. Youngkin says he will take Virginia out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to save ratepayers money 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z As bad as it seems now, glacial melting might really kick in after mid-century — and sea-level rise promises to be even worse after 2100. Opinion | Humanity should not test whether Antarctica’s ice will hold out 2021-12-19T05:00:00Z Eustatic sea-level changes are global in effect, and are typically related to glacial ice formation or melting. Physical Geology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Under the law, the vast majority of that revenue goes toward assisting localities affected by recurrent flooding and sea-level rise, and a state-administered account to support energy efficiency programs for low-income individuals. Youngkin wants Virginia out of carbon-reduction initiative 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z "We know who the polluters are. The same big polluters that are destabilizing our climate and driving sea-level rise," Raval said. Climate change expected to cause 400 toxic California sites to flood by 2100 2021-12-06T05:00:00Z At the same time, faster warming and stronger melting on Arctic glaciers and the Greenland ice sheet may speed up the rate of global sea-level rise. Arctic Snow Is Shifting to Rain As Temperatures Rise 2021-12-01T05:00:00Z Ice vanishing more rapidly could quicken sea-level rise along coastlines. The Arctic could get more rain and less snow sooner than projected, researchers find 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z And it sets the stage for worsening storms, wildfires, droughts and sea-level rise as well as the social and economic upheaval that would accompany a widening climate crisis. Climate Promises Made in Glasgow Now Rest With a Handful of Powerful Leaders 2021-11-14T05:00:00Z Youngkin also pledged to address sea-level rise, which is threatening Virginia’s coastal communities. Youngkin wants Virginia out of carbon-reduction initiative 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z The region is warming faster than the global average and experiencing bigger increases in sea-level rise. The World Needs to Quit Oil and Gas. Africa Has an Idea: Rich Countries First. 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z Environmentalists and negotiators from developing countries said they remained concerned that money to help countries adapt to sea-level rise and other increasingly extreme disasters was still lacking. Climate Summit Turns Its Focus to a Contentious Question: Who Pays? 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z “The issue of loss and damage must be addressed, including global sharing of responsibility for climate migrants and those displaced by sea-level rise, salinity increase, river erosion, floods, droughts,” she said. Bangladesh’s villages bear the brutal cost of climate change 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z Success or failure could end up depending significantly on what government regulators come up with, said Simon Stiell, the environment minister from Grenada, a Caribbean island nation that is particularly vulnerable to sea-level rise. Climate Promises Made in Glasgow Now Rest With a Handful of Powerful Leaders 2021-11-14T05:00:00Z Occurrences of unusually high water levels have been increasing in the Mid-Atlantic region because of sea-level rise associated with climate change. Potent storm pounds Washington area with heavy rain and strong winds 2021-10-29T04:00:00Z And even if the bond passes, the projects will make up about a third of what’s needed overall protect to against 1.5 feet of sea-level rise, Moss said. Virginia Beach confronts inescapable costs of rising seas 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z By 2007 warming largely attributable to human causes was “unequivocal,” accelerating a measurable loss of mountain glaciers and terrestrial snow cover that was in turn contributing to significant sea-level rise. IPCC, You’ve Made Your Point: Humans Are a Primary Cause of Climate Change 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z Reaching that level would still bring violent storms, deep flooding, gripping droughts and problematic sea-level rise, but it would avert even more severe consequences. There’s Still Time to Fix Climate—About 11 Years 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z Loss and damage funding is also required for the slow attrition of land due to sea-level rise and for agricultural losses from long running droughts. Climate Promises Made in Glasgow Now Rest With a Handful of Powerful Leaders 2021-11-14T05:00:00Z The cable will follow a route that reaches 700m below sea-level at its deepest point - reducing the risk of damage from anchors and fishing gear. How to plug the UK into desert sunshine 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z “In the Indo-Pacific, sea-level rise and more extreme weather events complicate the security environment, place key DoD warfighting infrastructure and surrounding communities at risk, and challenge local capacity to respond,” the Pentagon report states. Climate reports outline Biden administration fears on global warming 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z Indigenous people in the United States are 48% more likely to live in areas that are impacted by flooding from sea-level rise, according to an Environmental Protection Agency analysis cited in the report. Study: Only 2% of global giving goes to curb climate change 2021-10-21T04:00:00Z American seniors may wish to live in Southern beach towns, but sea-level rise, increased storm intensity and rising coastal insurance rates are all likely to put a damper on development along all U.S. coasts. Opinion | Readers critique The Post: What were we smoking? 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Not only is Antarctica warming over the long-term, but its ice is rapidly melting, contributing to sea-level rise: South Pole posts most severe cold season on record, a surprise in a warming world 2021-10-01T04:00:00Z But there will come a point where sea-level rise will be too great for this wetland to overcome. Scientists Flood Forests to Mimic Rising Seas 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z We continue east to a boat launch in the high marsh—a habitat that is vanishing in Connecticut because of sea-level rise caused by warming. Extreme Birding Competition Is a Cutthroat Test of Skill, Strategy and Endurance 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z The atoll, which houses a third of the near-threatened birds’ breeding population, is vulnerable to flooding and sea-level rise. In Case You Missed It 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z Such clocks could also help to improve the early detection of seismic and volcanic activity, and precision measurements of sea-level rise. COVID Advances Win $3-million Breakthrough Prizes 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z Scientists say such heat-trapping gases are causing sea-level rise and extreme weather events around the world. Study calls for strict limits on oil, coal to curb warming 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z But sea-level rise is a global problem, and it’s also happening in places with much denser populations and few resources or money to keep the sea at bay. Scientists Flood Forests to Mimic Rising Seas 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z The Dutch are experienced in water management, having dealt with sea-level rise and river floods long before climate change became a concern. To Avoid River Flooding, Go With the Flow, the Dutch Say 2021-09-07T04:00:00Z To set, jams typically reach sea-level temperatures hotter than boiling water: of up to 220 degrees, as Harris points out, and “are usually boiled for some time before filling jars.” I found an old-school technique to conquer my jam fears. Then I tried to figure out if it’s safe. 2021-08-26T04:00:00Z The waves that are being generated by those stronger winds are also riding on top of a higher storm surge and sea-level rise. How Hurricane Ida Got So Big So Fast 2021-08-31T04:00:00Z Some changes like sea-level rise are already locked in. Wake-up Call: Climate Change Threatens Rice Farming 2021-08-18T04:00:00Z Deltaic regions where there is a lot of groundwater withdrawal, such as areas around New Orleans or Manila in the Philippines, are seeing some of the greatest sea-level rise. Scientists Flood Forests to Mimic Rising Seas 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z “We should be asking those who contribute most to the sea-level rise to help pay for the damages being done.” Annapolis, Anne Arundel look to a potential source of funding for flood mitigation: The fossil-fuel industry 2021-08-17T04:00:00Z "I support investing in roads, bridges, broadband, and efforts to mitigate against sea-level rise, and I hoped there would be a bill I could vote for," Rubio insisted in a statement. GOP candidates trashed bipartisan infrastructure deal while Dems secured billions for their states 2021-08-16T04:00:00Z Despite the increase in flooding, Pagliughi says he doesn’t “buy into” the Rutgers forecast that sees a 17 percent chance that the sea-level will rise by more than six feet during this century. The Long, Slow Drowning of the New Jersey Shore 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z Climate change could roll back some of those gains, especially if it leads to more deforestation or loss of wetlands, a buffer against sea-level rise and a natural sink for carbon dioxide. Wake-up Call: Climate Change Threatens Rice Farming 2021-08-18T04:00:00Z The area flooded during such a storm could be up to 2 ½ times larger than without sea-level rise and wetland loss. Scientists Flood Forests to Mimic Rising Seas 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z In the case of sea-level rise, the report finds that it will continue for hundreds of years, even if emissions decrease, but doing nothing further endangers vulnerable coastal areas. No time for half measures in climate-change fight 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z This is more than half of the global population believed to be at risk for flooding caused by sea-level rise. Walling Off One Coastal Area Can Flood Another 2021-08-11T04:00:00Z Even under the lowest-emissions scenario, sea-level rise could average half a meter by the end of the century. Here’s How Climate Change Will Stress Your Homeland 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z In the San Francisco Bay area, they used the software to estimate the economic toll of flooding due to sea-level rise — an effect of climate change — and search for potential solutions. The professor who assigns value to nature — then persuades world leaders to save it Many coastal regions are also seeing faster-than-average global sea-level rise, accelerating the risk. Scientists Flood Forests to Mimic Rising Seas 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z Intensified rain during winter months, melting glaciers and sea-level rise are combining to drive the tribe inland. This tribe has lived on the coast of Washington for thousands of years. Now climate change is forcing it uphill 2021-08-09T04:00:00Z The researchers used computer models to examine how a seawall along each section would affect future flooding in the rest of the bay, factoring in sea-level rise during the highest tides of the year. Walling Off One Coastal Area Can Flood Another 2021-08-11T04:00:00Z At the same time, sea-level rise is faster than the global average, leading to coastal land loss and heightened erosion. Here’s How Climate Change Will Stress Your Homeland 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z One of the most important questions concerns sea-level rise. Climate change: New report will highlight 'stark reality' of warming 2021-08-06T04:00:00Z “There are lots of things to worry about with the ocean,” she said, such as the more definitive concerns involving sea-level rise. A Crucial System of Ocean Currents Is Faltering, Research Suggests 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z The lagging Gulf Stream has caused exceptionally high sea-level rise along the east coast of the United States. A critical Atlantic Ocean system may be heading for collapse from climate change, study finds 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z But the threat of sea-level rise has dampened the giddiness. In Charleston, S.C., Saving Historic Homes Means Hoisting Them in the Air 2021-07-24T04:00:00Z According to an independent flood map calculation that takes into account sea-level rise, rainfall, and flooding along small creeks, the number of homes at risk of flooding are far more than current official maps show. Flood me once, shame on me. Flood me twice, shame on FEMA? 2021-07-20T04:00:00Z Fully understanding the drivers of ice loss in Antarctica is key to making better predictions about sea-level rise. Space Has Better Internet than Antarctica, But that Might Change 2021-07-19T04:00:00Z “Most people still associate climate risk with sea-level rise, hurricanes and wildfires,” said R. Jisung Park, a professor of public policy at the University of California, Los Angeles and the lead author of the study. Work Injuries Tied to Heat Are Vastly Undercounted, Study Finds 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z This latter part, combined with sea-level rise — a product of climate change — is what will lead to greater flooding in the next two decades, the study concludes. Moon ‘wobble’ and climate change could mean ‘double whammy’ of flooding in 2030s, NASA warns 2021-07-14T04:00:00Z But increasingly, he said, “there’s going to be saltwater intrusion that messes with our drinking water, and sea-level rise that creates flooding problems.” Florida, the Land of Gleaming Condos, Frets After Collapse 2021-07-12T04:00:00Z Faced with sea-level rise and rapid erosion, many made the decision to seek higher ground. How ‘managed retreat’ can help communities facing sea- level rise 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z By 2050, buildings in South Florida may be inundated by 2 to 3 feet of sea-level rise, plus 4 or more feet of storm surge. The Surfside tragedy could be a "bellwether moment" for managed retreat 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z Adding to the inequity is the fact that many lower-income communities are far more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change—from extreme heat to sea-level rise—than their wealthier neighbors. The Time May Finally Be Ripe for a National Climate Service 2021-07-06T04:00:00Z While some experts see building-specific circumstances, including deferred maintenance, as leading suspects in the collapse, the role of more systemic factors such as sea-level rise remains unclear. Video, images and interviews deepen questions about role of pool deck in condo collapse Referring to the theory that sea-level rise contributed to the collapse, he added, “The chances that that is a problem is minimal at best.” Surfside ramps up investigation into cause of building collapse, as four more bodies identified 2021-06-27T04:00:00Z Robinson: I mean, sea-level rise is going to happen. What if American Democracy Fails the Climate Crisis? 2021-06-22T04:00:00Z But adapting to rising seas is expensive, complicated, and, ultimately, unsustainable — especially in coastal states like Florida, which will experience intensifying Atlantic hurricanes in addition to sea-level rise. The Surfside tragedy could be a "bellwether moment" for managed retreat 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z Daniel Dietch, Surfside’s former mayor and an environmental consultant, said he shaped policy to account for the impact of sea-level rise on the barrier island. Surfside condo’s neighbors fear for their safety 2021-06-26T04:00:00Z A 2020 study on sea-level rise and sinking land in buildings in both Miami and Norfolk, Virginia, found that some structures were losing 1 to 3 mm per year since the 1990s. Miami condo collapse: Engineer previously warned of issues, report says 2021-06-26T04:00:00Z Experts on sea-level rise and climate change caution that it is too soon to speculate whether rising seas helped destabilize the oceanfront structure. Before condo collapse, rising seas long pressured Miami coastal properties 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z We’ve already baked in a certain amount of sea-level rise, and it will be devastating to the coastlines. What if American Democracy Fails the Climate Crisis? 2021-06-22T04:00:00Z A certain amount of sea-level rise is baked in, given current atmospheric carbon levels, he says. The Surfside tragedy could be a "bellwether moment" for managed retreat 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z Last year, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a measure that would require developers to complete sea-level rise studies before beginning publicly funded projects. Theories abound on why a Florida condo high-rise collapsed 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z It’s an alarming possibility; Pine Island Glacier already accounts for more than a quarter of Antarctica’s contributions to sea-level rise over the last few decades. Giant Ice Shelf Crumbling Faster than Expected 2021-06-14T04:00:00Z “I think this is all tied to sea-level rise and our overdevelopment,” she said. Before condo collapse, rising seas long pressured Miami coastal properties 2021-06-25T04:00:00Z Oyster reefs help clean and filter the water, provide natural habitat for fish, and buffer coastlines against the erosion caused by wave action and sea-level rise. Saved from Shuckers, Oysters Fight Rising Seas 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z Let's just say sea-level rise is going to be five feet, although I personally think that by the end of the century it'll be higher than that. The Surfside tragedy could be a "bellwether moment" for managed retreat 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z In Miami, the U.S. metropolitan area that is perhaps most exposed to sea-level rise, the problem is not climate change denialism. A 20-Foot Sea Wall? Miami Faces the Hard Choices of Climate Change. 2021-06-02T04:00:00Z He said it takes into consideration new factors including efforts to address climate change and sea-level rise. California’s highest-in-the-nation gas taxes are rising. But promised repairs are lagging 2021-05-23T04:00:00Z In 2018, for example, managers tried to delete humanity’s role in climate change from a report on sea-level rise. What to Save? Climate Change Forces Brutal Choices at National Parks. 2021-05-18T04:00:00Z But the concept has gained attention in recent years with the growing threat of climate change and sea-level rise. Saved from Shuckers, Oysters Fight Rising Seas 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z A. We're looking at flooding by sea-level rise, flooding by storm surge, and flooding by changes in precipitation patterns. The Surfside tragedy could be a "bellwether moment" for managed retreat 2021-07-08T04:00:00Z Development and climate-driven sea-level rise “threaten to drown this vital habitat, impacting coastal communities, businesses, military installations, and fish and wildlife alike,” the letter warned. Military and Environmentalists Align to Protect Key Coastal Salt Marsh 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z Higher temperatures, extreme weather, sea-level rise and resulting migration are baked in the cake. Stark scenarios in U.S. intelligence report paint a dire future for climate, economy unless we make big changes fast 2021-04-30T04:00:00Z Revoked Obama-era standards requiring that federal projects consider sea-level rise and other climate impacts Read more » Tracking Biden’s environmental actions That means they may be able to keep pace with the rate of sea-level rise and build up before the rising ocean can drown them. Saved from Shuckers, Oysters Fight Rising Seas 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z The plan recommends designating “sea-level risk zones” and discouraging development in them. NJ to bake climate change risk into policies, share costs 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z This would significantly contribute to the three feet of sea-level rise predicted to occur by the end of the century, which would disrupt ocean currents and make storms and hurricanes more destructive. Opinion | Our greatest libraries are melting away 2021-04-07T04:00:00Z “When you read sea-level rise reports, it’s scary,” said Judith Stilgenbauer, the principal investigator of the project and professor of landscape architecture at the university’s School of Architecture. Hawaii study offers design changes to fight climate change 2021-04-05T04:00:00Z Revoked Obama-era standards requiring that federal projects consider sea-level rise and other climate impacts Read more » Tracking Biden’s environmental actions They may buffer shorelines against erosion, but they can’t halt the process—especially as sea-level rise accelerates and hurricanes intensify. Saved from Shuckers, Oysters Fight Rising Seas 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z It encompasses sea-level rise, heavy storms, heat waves, droughts, wildfires, acidifying oceans and disruptions in the sensitive planetary rhythms on which human society developed. Opinion | Global warming is endangering more than we think. We must adjust. 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z In order to save the state from sea-level rise, the Louisiana state government is embarking on a series of years-long, multi-billion dollar projects to slow the rate of land loss. "There’s no alternative": Louisiana’s ambitious plan to stay above water 2021-03-21T04:00:00Z He has warned of the risks of sea-level rise to Florida, and in 2018, he protested the Trump administration’s cancellation of NASA’s $10 million Carbon Monitoring System, a move first reported by Science. Former Senator Bill Nelson nominated to lead NASA 2021-03-19T04:00:00Z Yeah, a book about an adventurous team of scientists who have been doing pioneering work in Antarctica studying rapid sea-level rise. Meet the Unsung Heroes behind Humanity’s Improbable Journey to an Alien Ocean 2021-03-09T05:00:00Z Among major U.S. metropolitan areas, it is perhaps the most exposed to sea-level rise, the result of its low, flat geography. Miami Says It Can Adapt to Rising Seas. Not Everyone Is Convinced. 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z The base “is now getting flooded routinely just in normal rainfall and sea-level rise,” retired Marine Corps Brig. Biden’s Pentagon makes effects of climate change central to military planning 2021-02-03T05:00:00Z A main reason is that it accounts for newer projections of sea-level rise caused by climate change. Editorial Roundup: Louisiana 2021-02-03T05:00:00Z While legislation to address the impact of sea-level rise on state and local projects was passed in 2018, all of its real estate disclosure sections were removed. Sea-level rise is ‘the hidden threat’ for Anne Arundel waterfront homes 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z Greenland is now the largest contributor to global sea-level rise. Earth is now losing 1.2 trillion tons of ice each year. And it’s going to get worse. 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z “Wealthy and poor people in Miami-Dade County face different types of risks due to sea-level rise,” she said by email. Miami Says It Can Adapt to Rising Seas. Not Everyone Is Convinced. 2021-03-02T05:00:00Z To investigate the cause of the changes, Crotty and her colleagues combined analysis of the aerial imagery with historical tide data and numerical models of sea-level rise. Losing Ground: Climate Change Is Altering the Rules of Ecosystem Hierarchy 2021-01-05T05:00:00Z The Chinese surveyors, according to the state-run China Daily, used the Yellow Sea in the eastern province of Shandong as their sea-level base. Mt Everest grows by nearly a metre to new height 2020-12-08T05:00:00Z In Anne Arundel County, for instance, sea-level rise is accelerating along its 530 miles of shoreline while the ground is also sinking. Sea-level rise is ‘the hidden threat’ for Anne Arundel waterfront homes 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z The index does not account for climate change except to incorporate NOAA’s sea-level rise projections. Riskiest Spot for Rising Seas Is 50 Miles from the Ocean 2020-11-25T05:00:00Z Its data will track not only sea-level rise but reveal how the great mass of waters are moving around the globe. Sentinel-6: 'Dog kennel' satellite to measure sea-level rise 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z It’s a combination of multiple factors, including a slower Gulf Stream current, warmer waters, lunar alignment and sea-level rise. King tides could bring flooding to South Florida 2020-11-15T05:00:00Z It's data that is critical for understanding sea-level rise but also for weather forecasting and a host of maritime applications, such as efficient routing for ships. New Sentinel satellites to check the pulse of Earth 2020-11-13T05:00:00Z But sea-level rise does not increase at the same rate globally. Sea-level rise is ‘the hidden threat’ for Anne Arundel waterfront homes 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z Her work offered strong evidence that CO2 heated the planet and could trigger dire consequences on Earth, such as melting ice sheets and sea-level rise. A Woman Warned GM about Warming, But Men Didn’t Listen 2020-11-04T05:00:00Z About half of the measured global sea-level rise on Earth is from warming waters and thermal expansion, a key driver of which is global warming. Sentinel-6: 'Dog kennel' satellite to measure sea-level rise 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z Many Rohingya are also concerned that the island, at just 6ft above sea-level, is extremely vulnerable to cyclones, monsoon rains and tidal surges. Far from home, Rohingya refugees face a new peril on a remote island 2020-10-30T04:00:00Z Today, the wild barrier island owned by the National Park Service could soon be destroyed as climate-juiced hurricanes and sea-level rise threaten to wash it away. Climate Helped Turn These 5 Places into Ghost Towns 2020-10-30T04:00:00Z But no one can be sure what will happen, Sweet said, because sea-level rise doesn’t increase on a smooth trajectory. Sea-level rise is ‘the hidden threat’ for Anne Arundel waterfront homes 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z Neither the airspace nor activities below sea-level are monitored. As the Arctic's attractions mount, Greenland is a security black hole 2020-10-20T04:00:00Z An observer in Antigua reported a sea-level pressure reading of 27.2 inches. Inside the hurricane that drove Alexander Hamilton to America 2020-09-26T04:00:00Z Across Maryland, colors range from peak in Garrett County in the far western part of the state to little or no change through southern parts of the state nearer sea-level. Growing hints of fall color across Washington area as foliage enters peak in the mountains 2020-10-09T04:00:00Z For example, the Pacific nation of Kiribati is considering raising the elevation of its islands, while the neighboring Solomon Islands says it’s busy fixing maritime claims before sea-level rise eats away at its land. Climate Change and COVID Threaten to Sink Small Island Nations 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z Maryland Realtors opposed a 2018 bill that required sea-level rise disclosure, arguing that the average home seller stays in a property for about 10 years and won’t see an impact. Sea-level rise is ‘the hidden threat’ for Anne Arundel waterfront homes 2021-01-25T05:00:00Z Greenland is already the biggest contributor to global sea-level rise. Greenland Is Melting at Some of the Fastest Rates in 12,000 Years 2020-10-01T04:00:00Z While mega-disasters like the wildfires in the western US capture our attention, slow-onset disasters such as sea-level rise or annual flooding are even more likely to cause permanent displacement. Americans are becoming climate migrants before our eyes | Alex Domash 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z Churchill Downs said the track’s urban location “is challenged by extreme rainfall and poor natural drainage. These conditions are compounded by its sea-level elevation and an antiquated New Orleans wastewater and stormwater management system.” Race track settles with feds for manure, urine discharges 2020-09-30T04:00:00Z This would lead to a sea-level rise of between 2 and 10 cm by 2100. The worst is yet to come for the Greenland ice sheet 2020-09-29T04:00:00Z Researchers modelled the effect of warming on the Antarctic ice sheet, which holds more than half of Earth’s fresh water, equivalent to 58 metres of global sea-level rise. Daily briefing: More heat means less ice, higher seas — and no going back 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z This alteration contributes to sea-level rise, imperils marine species and influences weather patterns. Earthquake Sounds Could Reveal How Quickly the Ocean Is Warming 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z “Our lives since this administration started have been about wildfire … wildfire, mudslides, extreme heat events, reports coming out on sea-level rise. This is something we live,” Gordon said. Meet the man who told Trump climate change is real 2020-09-17T04:00:00Z The authors said that incorporating these damage processes into models of ice-sheet dynamics is critical for more accurate assessments of potential sea-level rise. The Arctic Is Shifting to a New Climate Because of Global Warming 2020-09-14T04:00:00Z Worse, as sea-level rise and extreme weather powered by global warming increasingly batter coastlines, mangroves will need to retreat inland. Mangrove loss has fallen dramatically, but the forests are still in danger 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z They found that even if we keep global temperatures below 2 ℃ above pre-industrial levels — the goal of the Paris Agreement — we will be facing devastating sea-level rises of about 2.5 metres. Daily briefing: More heat means less ice, higher seas — and no going back 2020-09-23T04:00:00Z Scientists continue to refine their outlooks on the major perils facing humanity, from the global scale of sea-level rise to the impacts of heat on human cognition and motor skills. The climate science you missed 2020-09-09T04:00:00Z Yet even with climate change and sea-level rise adding a sense of urgency to the search for long-term solutions, nothing truly transformative has happened. New report has same old findings on how to save Biscayne Bay 2020-09-06T04:00:00Z If all goes as intended, the restoration effort could help make this coral-ringed atoll, which has an elevation of just 2 meters, more resilient to sea-level rise and other ravages of climate change. To save this palm-filled paradise, biologists must kill the trees 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z No. 4, 607 yards, par 5: The longest hole on the course will be difficult to reach in two, especially with heavy sea-level air and cooler temperatures. PGA ‘20: A hole-by-hole look at TPC Harding Park for the PGA 2020-08-01T04:00:00Z The authors acknowledge that theirs is a highly imperfect estimate of the potential costs of sea-level rise. Rising Seas Could Menace Millions Beyond Shorelines, Study Finds 2020-07-30T04:00:00Z And yet more heating will trigger more intense heatwaves, faster sea-level rise that will flood major cities, and more extreme weather disasters that will strain government responses. What the US exiting the Paris climate accord means 2020-07-27T04:00:00Z The estimate will also inform projections for sea-level rise, economic damage, and much else. After 40 years, researchers finally see Earth's climate destiny more clearly 2020-07-22T04:00:00Z Palmyra is in a better position than many of the world’s 339 low-lying atolls to cope with sea-level rise. To save this palm-filled paradise, biologists must kill the trees 2020-08-27T04:00:00Z In Miami, the Miami Forever Bond includes nearly $200m for climate-change adaptation, countering sea-level rise through measures such as planting mangroves along the waterfront and raising sea walls. By abandoning the Paris agreement, Trump makes America less safe | Ban Ki-moon 2020-07-20T04:00:00Z Those funds would support projects to restore coastal areas ravaged by impacts from climate change and sea-level rise. America’s great outdoors is showing its age. Congress is proposing a facelift. 2020-07-14T04:00:00Z Government scientists found that high-tide flooding, which is often referred to as "nuisance" or “sunny day” flooding, is growing more common due to years of relative sea-level increases. 'Extraordinary' increase of coastal flooding in US due to sea level rise, report says 2020-07-15T04:00:00Z The first step is figuring out how much sea-level rise there may be and when it's coming — but even that isn't easy, and there's no one definitive number. Sink or swim: Miami’s perilous future facing climate change 2020-07-12T04:00:00Z “This is similar to today’s value of around 415 parts per million, showing that we are already at levels that in the past were associated with temperature and sea-level significantly higher than today.” CO2 in Earth's atmosphere nearing levels of 15m years ago 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z “The ability to walk away from a mortgage in case of major floods or sea-level rise is a feature.” Rising Seas Threaten an American Institution: The 30-Year Mortgage 2020-06-19T04:00:00Z Climate change is also a looming threat—and not just because of sea-level rise. Slimy Mudflat Biofilms Feed Migratory Birds—and Could Be Threatened 2020-06-17T04:00:00Z I’m trying to understand the predation side of this issue, because nest flooding is expected to increase as sea-level rise increases. Black Birders Call Out Racism, Say Nature Should Be For Everyone 2020-06-05T04:00:00Z This drives home a few points: South Florida's environmental problems aren't limited to sea-level rise — although the rising water could make much of it worse. Sink or swim: Miami’s perilous future facing climate change 2020-07-12T04:00:00Z They found that mangrove ecosystems only developed when rates of sea-level rise dropped below about 7 millimeters a year. Rising sea levels could wipe out mangroves by 2050 2020-06-04T04:00:00Z But the maps often fail to reflect real flood risk because they don’t account for changing conditions over time, including from sea-level rise and other climate warming impacts. This App Shows Storm Surge Damage Before Flooding Begins 2020-05-14T04:00:00Z The lead author, Prof Benjamin Horton of the university’s Asian School of the Environment, said the research aimed to condense the growing mass of academic studies about sea-level projections into a simple overview. Sea levels could rise more than a metre by 2100, experts say 2020-05-08T04:00:00Z Mr. Hafner is frustrated that Mootral and its competitors have products that could help address sea-level rise and other perils but are hamstrung by financial and political constraints. The Business of Burps: Scientists Smell Profit in Cow Emissions 2020-05-01T04:00:00Z With the sea-level elevation and damp air of the Monterey Peninsula, launch-monitor sessions before every round are extra critical for calibrating carry distances. I caddied for a top-25 player in the world at a PGA Tour event. Here's what it was like - Golf Digest 2020-04-27T04:00:00Z This helps to manage uncertainties — for example, in sea-level rise after 2050 — by identifying long-term options and short-term, flexible actions that can prepare for a range of future emissions. Climate change: making decisions in the face of deep uncertainty 2020-04-20T04:00:00Z That would have “many adverse consequences for life as it now exists,” he warned, such as sea-level rise, inundated coastal farmland and communities, disrupted weather patterns and food production, among others. The ‘Profoundly Radical’ Message of Earth Day’s First Organizer 2020-04-20T04:00:00Z Here's what President Trump tweeted about a proposal to protect New York from sea-level rise with a Dutch-style barrier: The COVID-19 catastrophe has deep roots in American politics — and was totally preventable 2020-04-20T04:00:00Z “If future sea-level rise causes once extreme but rare floods to occur frequently then … this may render some parts of the US coastline uninhabitable,” said Sean Vitousek, a scientist at the US Geological Survey. US to have major floods on daily basis unless sea-level rise is curbed – study 2020-04-16T04:00:00Z We build houses on the beach despite hurricane warnings and sea-level rise because that view does something to us. Opinion | What I Miss Most Is Swimming 2020-04-10T04:00:00Z The wreck is also a good indicator of storm events and sea-level rise. Mysterious Maine shipwreck is from before the Revolutionary War, experts discover 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z “It would be very hard to recreate the experience of a big meeting like EGU online,” says Joanne Williams, a scientist who studies sea-level changes at the UK National Oceanography Centre in Liverpool. A year without conferences? How the coronavirus pandemic could change research 2020-03-15T04:00:00Z Most nations are not living up to their Paris Agreement commitments to curb greenhouse gases, but even if they were, some sea-level rise would be inevitable. Pricey Storm-Surge Barriers May Be Worth It 2020-03-13T04:00:00Z The region’s apex, and the source of some of the gold, is a shantytown of about 50,000 people located 16,700 feet above sea-level. Special Report - Sleeping Beauty: How suspect gold reached top brands 2020-03-06T05:00:00Z Bob Kopp, a lead author on the fourth assessment and a sea-level rise expert at Rutgers University, agreed that the next iteration doesn’t need a comprehensive summation of the latest research. Trump Administration Begins Work on Next National Climate Report 2020-02-18T05:00:00Z According to a recent paper in the scientific journal Nature Communications, some of the earlier projections of population displacement from sea-level rise are probably way too low. Opinion | Planners talk about resilience in the face of climate change. We need to start using a different R word. 2020-02-17T05:00:00Z While sewage and industrial pollution have long been a blight on the habitat of surfers, an existential threat is the predicted sea-level changes brought about by global warming. Olympic wave riders in frontline of climate change 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z “There are only so many miles of beaches. In fact, our beaches are shrinking from sea-level rise.” Report: Maui exceeds 3 million annual visitors for 1st time 2020-02-03T05:00:00Z The game will only last a few hours, but Florida is just beginning a decades-long war with a foe that can't be beat: sea-level rise. Miami can have one last Super Bowl, as a treat 2020-02-01T05:00:00Z It’s a €70 million experimental coastal protection measure, its sands designed to spread over time to shield the Dutch coast from sea-level rise. Relics washed up on beaches reveal lost world beneath the North Sea 2020-01-30T05:00:00Z Indeed, sea-level rise looks likely to be measured in yards and meters, not inches or feet. Opinion | Planners talk about resilience in the face of climate change. We need to start using a different R word. 2020-02-17T05:00:00Z Not all bots are maliciously dispensing misinformation: some provide updates from weather stations, data on sea-level changes from buoys or general news updates. Social scientists battle bots to glean insights from online chatter 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z Navy — which understands the science and magnitude of climate change — is already planning for sea-level rise with respect to its own infrastructure. Gutting the National Environmental Policy Act is out of step with reality 2020-01-22T05:00:00Z Nearly 600,000 people in South Florida face "extreme" or "high" risk from sea-level rise, according to the Trump administration's 4th National Climate Assessment. Miami can have one last Super Bowl, as a treat 2020-02-01T05:00:00Z This will probably not have produced observable losses of delta land, given the large spatial variability of sea-level rises. Human activities have changed the shapes of river deltas 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z The same rocks that preserve the remains of ancient whales tell us about dramatic sea-level rises that might be matched in our future, if global warming continues. Exposing the secret life of whales at the World Economic Forum 2020-01-20T05:00:00Z It cites sea-level rise once, and only to say that it won’t be addressed. Conservative States Seek Billions to Brace for Disaster. (Just Don’t Call It Climate Change.) 2020-01-20T05:00:00Z Drought, sea-level rise and climatic shifts threaten our whole economy and way of life. No more excuses for lack of cooperation in Olympia on climate change 2020-01-13T05:00:00Z A paper published in June, in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found that, at the current rate, sea-level rise could exceed six and a half feet by 2100. The Cost of Fleeing Climate Change 2020-01-10T05:00:00Z Severe sea-level rise will undoubtedly cause coastline recession in deltas, as it has in the geological past10. Human activities have changed the shapes of river deltas 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z It also means there will not be any requirement to understand how or whether a road or bridge in a coastal area would be threatened by sea-level rise. Analysis: Trump’s Move Against Landmark Environmental Law Caps a Relentless Agenda 2020-01-09T05:00:00Z The state’s flood-reduction efforts “will only address riverine and surface flooding, not storm surge or sea-level rise issues,” according to its proposal. Conservative States Seek Billions to Brace for Disaster. (Just Don’t Call It Climate Change.) 2020-01-20T05:00:00Z The Trump administration’s latest National Preparedness Report, which describes the greatest threats and hazards to the country, says nothing about climate change, drought or sea-level rise. Report Detailing U.S. Threats Ignores Climate Change 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z For the Marshall Islands, six and a half feet of sea-level rise would submerge its land entirely, jeopardizing the very idea of Marshallese statehood. The Cost of Fleeing Climate Change 2020-01-10T05:00:00Z "How do we connect the physical processes that we do understand are creating this acceleration from Greenland and Antarctica, very likely over the next decade, to sea-level rise impacts?" he asked E&E News. These Are the Biggest Climate Questions for the New Decade 2020-01-04T05:00:00Z Dhaka, Dar es Salaam and other coastal cities are hit almost every year by storm surges and other extreme sea-level incidents that used to occur only once a century. The environment in 2050: flooded cities, forced migration – and the Amazon turning to savannah 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z Prof Andy Shepherd, of Leeds University, said: "The simple formula is that around the planet, six million people are brought into a flooding situation for every centimetre of sea-level rise." The big science and environment stories of 2019 2019-12-25T05:00:00Z The report also warns extensively about damage caused by drought and sea-level rise. Report Detailing U.S. Threats Ignores Climate Change 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z At the current pace of sea-level rise, in 2100 the ocean will be 65 centimeters higher than it is. This village fought sea-level rise 7,000 years ago. The sea won. 2019-12-18T05:00:00Z And one of the biggest uncertainties about future sea-level rise is the behavior of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets, both of which are pouring billions of tons of ice into the ocean each year. These Are the Biggest Climate Questions for the New Decade 2020-01-04T05:00:00Z The United Nations’ International Panel on Climate Change expects food production to decline by 2% to 6% in each of the coming decades because of land-degradation, droughts, floods and sea-level rise. The environment in 2050: flooded cities, forced migration – and the Amazon turning to savannah 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z But most of them avoided giving direct answers about politically perilous outcomes of global warming, like whether some communities should be abandoned because of sea-level rise. During Debate, Democratic Candidates Sidestep Climate Issues Like Coastal Retreat 2019-12-20T05:00:00Z The report repeatedly warns about the threat of drought and sea-level rise. Report Detailing U.S. Threats Ignores Climate Change 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z Roland Gehrels, a physical geographer at Britain’s University of York who specializes in sea-level studies and was not involved in this study, called the discovery a “fascinating find.” Scientists claim to find ancient seawall off Israeli coast 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z Accurately predicting the pace of future sea-level rise is one of the biggest priorities in climate science. These Are the Biggest Climate Questions for the New Decade 2020-01-04T05:00:00Z Roland Gehrels, a physical geographer at Britain’s University of York who specializes in sea-level studies and was not involved in this study, called the discovery a “fascinating find.” Scientists claim to find ancient seawall off Israeli coast 2019-12-19T05:00:00Z Using precise satellite measurements, the consortium found that Greenland’s contribution to sea-level rise tracks the high-end, bad-case scenario scientists previously projected. Opinion | While the president rages, the world melts 2019-12-14T05:00:00Z The 2018 report removed almost all references to climate and sea-level rise, and mentioned drought only to describe federal disaster aid programs. Report Detailing U.S. Threats Ignores Climate Change 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z It may already be responsible for 4% of global sea-level rise or more. Maps That Peer Below Antarctic Ice Show Precarious Position of Key Glacier 2019-12-13T05:00:00Z Some scientists worry that as ice loss continues to speed up in both Greenland and Antarctica, parts of the ice sheets could eventually destabilize and collapse entirely — leading to catastrophic sea-level rise. These Are the Biggest Climate Questions for the New Decade 2020-01-04T05:00:00Z Melting ice on land also causes sea-level rise. Special Report: Icebound - The climate-change secrets of 19th century ship's logbooks 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z The recent Greenland losses, the experts suggest, match a more dire sea-level projection outlined by the United Nations’ chief climate science body, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Greenland’s ice losses have septupled and are now in line with its highest sea-level scenario, scientists say 2019-12-10T05:00:00Z This mass is the equivalent of 10.6mm of sea-level rise. Greenland ice melt 'is accelerating' 2019-12-10T05:00:00Z By midcentury, even with significant climate action, the report suggests that extreme flooding and other historically rare sea-level events “are projected to occur frequently” around the world. Maps That Peer Below Antarctic Ice Show Precarious Position of Key Glacier 2019-12-13T05:00:00Z In the decades since, another force has picked up that is much more threatening: sea-level rise. Deep trouble: can Venice hold back the tide? 2019-12-10T05:00:00Z Global sea-level rise will result in the displacement of millions of people in coastal regions and in the loss of life, livelihoods and cultural-heritage sites. Glacier monitoring tracks progress in limiting climate change 2019-12-01T05:00:00Z It is not yet clear whether these other components of the sea-level equation are also following the high end, or worst-case, path, however, and the current study was focused only on Greenland. Greenland’s ice losses have septupled and are now in line with its highest sea-level scenario, scientists say 2019-12-10T05:00:00Z They say Greenland's contribution to sea-level rise is currently tracking what had been regarded as a pessimistic projection of the future. Greenland ice melt 'is accelerating' 2019-12-10T05:00:00Z An example of the problems that lie ahead is provided by the impact of sea-level rises on ancestral homes and burial grounds in island states in the Pacific. Poor states ‘need extra cash to combat climate crisis threats’ 2019-12-01T05:00:00Z And the prospect of sea-level rise has led to the reluctant realisation that, in coming decades, the lagoon may have to be closed to protect Venice. Deep trouble: can Venice hold back the tide? 2019-12-10T05:00:00Z Whatever those data show, action must be taken to slow sea-level rise. Climate tipping points — too risky to bet against 2019-11-26T05:00:00Z There’s no way to deny that there’s sea-level rise.” ‘Culture will be eroded’: climate crisis threatens to flood Harriet Tubman park 2019-11-23T05:00:00Z Some experts say that, given the pace of sea-level rise, it may be obsolete just decades after it starts operating. How Venice’s plan to protect itself from flooding became a disaster in itself 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z At least 945 of them are in areas that scientists have identified as at greater risk of floods, storm surge from major hurricanes, wildfires or sea-level rise of 3 feet or more, the GAO says. AP Exclusive: Climate said to imperil 60% of Superfund sites 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z Neither plan addresses the issue of sea-level rise, and both face vociferous opposition because they would require dredging of canals, accelerating erosion of the lagoon and spreading pollution. Deep trouble: can Venice hold back the tide? 2019-12-10T05:00:00Z Many of the bases that would prove essential in a war with China, for example, are located on islands or in coastal areas highly exposed to sea-level rise and increasingly powerful typhoons. A world in which all hell is breaking loose 2019-11-16T05:00:00Z Deanna Mitchell, the park superintendent, said she reassures tourists that the visitor centre has been built on a relatively elevated piece of land with sea-level rise in mind. ‘Culture will be eroded’: climate crisis threatens to flood Harriet Tubman park 2019-11-23T05:00:00Z The next satellite tasked with maintaining the "gold standard" measurement of sea-level rise is about to enter final testing. Sentinel for sea-level rise enters testing 2019-11-15T05:00:00Z “This adds hugely to the uncertainty in the contribution to future sea-level rise,” says Keith Nicholls, an oceanographer at the British Antarctic Survey in Cambridge, UK. Ocean explorers delve beneath the ice 2019-11-12T05:00:00Z “I hope that the sea-level rises will be such that the lagoon will finally be closed. It’s absurd to say this, but nothing else will achieve useful action.” Deep trouble: can Venice hold back the tide? 2019-12-10T05:00:00Z A computer algorithm then converted each foot of potential sea-level rise into an audio frequency, each frequency slightly higher than the last. This Is What Climate Change Sounds Like 2019-11-09T05:00:00Z Now sea-level rise is eating away at the dome, and the United States is not interested in helping the tiny Pacific Ocean republic do anything about it, reports the Los Angeles Times. Daily briefing: How to stop commercial satellites from disrupting astronomy 2019-11-10T05:00:00Z “I told them I believe we can plan for sea-level rise.” Amid flooding and rising sea levels, residents of one barrier island wonder if it’s time to retreat 2019-11-09T05:00:00Z “As fragile as New Orleans is with climate change, hurricanes, sea-level rise, I just started researching,” Ms. Guidry said. Natural Gas or Renewables? New Orleans Choice Is Shadowed by Katrina 2019-11-08T05:00:00Z “We would definitely see some sea-level rise materializing, but it’s in our hands how much.” Trump’s exit might not be the Paris Agreement’s biggest problem 2019-11-08T05:00:00Z As the Nov. 1 editorial “A not-so-rosy scenario,” about a recent study on sea-level rise that appeared in Nature Communications, noted, the potential impact on coastal populations will be even greater than previously anticipated. Opinion | Sea-level rise isn’t deterring people from the coasts. It’s leading to a costly cycle. 2019-11-05T05:00:00Z Even in the United States, “sea-level rise this century may induce large-scale migration away from unprotected coastlines.” Opinion | Rising seas are a much bigger danger than experts thought 2019-10-31T04:00:00Z Riggs served on a state advisory panel that in 2010 predicted more than three feet of sea-level rise by 2100, prompting a backlash from lawmakers skeptical of climate change and developers. Amid flooding and rising sea levels, residents of one barrier island wonder if it’s time to retreat 2019-11-09T05:00:00Z Millions more people will be at risk of coastal flooding from climate-driven sea-level rise later this century. Sea level rise to affect 'three times more people' 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z Of course, small island nations — especially those in the front lines of sea-level rise — are also setting ambitious climate goals and adaption plans, despite how little they’ve contributed to our global emissions problem. Trump’s exit might not be the Paris Agreement’s biggest problem 2019-11-08T05:00:00Z “We now understand that the threat from sea-level rise and coastal flooding is far greater than we previously thought,” said Benjamin Strauss, chief executive of Climate Central and co-author of the three-year study. Far more people at risk of rising seas than feared: climate study 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z For example, the politically connected engineering companies of the south shore, where below sea-level New Orleans requires permanent work, also donate to Daniel Edwards. ‘Pay to play?’ Large donation bundled by John Bel Edwards’ brother raises questions 2019-10-22T04:00:00Z “If sea-level rise is a foot, well, that means that a Category 1 now is going to do the same damage that a Category 4 used to do.” Why Is a Secretive Billionaire Buying Up the Cayman Islands? 2019-10-18T04:00:00Z Filippelli said on Twitter, referring to the decision to ignore the source of rising temperatures and sea-level rise at an international meeting outside of one of the country’s most climate-vulnerable cities. Climate crisis will not be discussed at G7 next year, says Trump official 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z Once the Trump administration successfully pulls out of the Paris Agreement, the sea-level rise scenario will likely change for the worse, Clark said. Trump’s exit might not be the Paris Agreement’s biggest problem 2019-11-08T05:00:00Z “Every day of warning we’ve had for a hurricane saves lives and property. Every decade counts in preparing for sea-level rise.” Far more people at risk of rising seas than feared: climate study 2019-10-29T04:00:00Z Florida is planning to spend $4bn to counteract the effects of sea-level rise. Why the climate crisis is the most crucial story we cover in America | John Mulholland 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z |
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