US Coastal Waters To Rise Nearly 1 Foot by 2050
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US Coastal Waters , To Rise Nearly 1 Foot by 2050.
NPR reports climate scientists warn ocean waters alongside the coastal areas of the
United States will rise by at least one foot by 2050.
New research shows the Eastern
and Gulf coasts of the United States
are especially susceptible
to rising ocean levels.
According to NPR, ocean waters have
risen nearly one foot in the last century.
Scientists say the rising sea level
is quickening its pace.
They believe oceans will rise as
much in the next three decades
as they did in the previous century.
It's like history is repeating itself but
in fast-forward. , William Sweet, sea-level expert,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, via NPR.
This is unfolding in front of our eyes. Whether you're in Miami or Charleston or Norfolk or Annapolis. , William Sweet, sea-level expert,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, via NPR .
Experts say the acceleration of rising sea levels will undoubtedly force humans to alter the way we build infrastructure.
Experts say the acceleration of rising sea levels will undoubtedly force humans to alter the way we build infrastructure.
Though, in the United States, development is increasing in flood-prone areas.
Experts believe humanity
is at a crossroads. .
They say it's time to lean into
reducing greenhouse gas emissions
or face the consequences.
They say it's time to lean into
reducing greenhouse gas emissions
or face the consequences
NPR reports climate scientists warn ocean waters alongside the coastal areas of the
United States will rise by at least one foot by 2050.
New research shows the Eastern
and Gulf coasts of the United States
are especially susceptible
to rising ocean levels.
According to NPR, ocean waters have
risen nearly one foot in the last century.
Scientists say the rising sea level
is quickening its pace.
They believe oceans will rise as
much in the next three decades
as they did in the previous century.
It's like history is repeating itself but
in fast-forward. , William Sweet, sea-level expert,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, via NPR.
This is unfolding in front of our eyes. Whether you're in Miami or Charleston or Norfolk or Annapolis. , William Sweet, sea-level expert,
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, via NPR .
Experts say the acceleration of rising sea levels will undoubtedly force humans to alter the way we build infrastructure.
Experts say the acceleration of rising sea levels will undoubtedly force humans to alter the way we build infrastructure.
Though, in the United States, development is increasing in flood-prone areas.
Experts believe humanity
is at a crossroads. .
They say it's time to lean into
reducing greenhouse gas emissions
or face the consequences.
They say it's time to lean into
reducing greenhouse gas emissions
or face the consequences