Parts of the United States saw record levels of high-tide flooding last year as rising seas brought water further into coastal homes and infrastructure, government scientists reported Tuesday. The increase in high-tide flooding along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts since 2000 has been “extraordinary,” the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported, with the frequency of… Continue reading NOAA: New Data Shows an ‘Extraordinary’ Rise in U.S. Coastal Flooding
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California Officials Need to Move Faster on Sea Level Rise, Legislative Study Finds
In one of the most comprehensive assessments of the crisis that rising seas pose to California, an influential state panel issued a clarion call Tuesday, urging local officials to take ownership of the issue and lawmakers to move fast and consider much-needed legislation. The Legislative Analyst’s Office, a nonpartisan arm of the state Legislature that… Continue reading California Officials Need to Move Faster on Sea Level Rise, Legislative Study Finds
Homes Are Being Built the Fastest in Many Flood-Prone Areas, Study Finds
In many coastal states, flood-prone areas have seen the highest rates of home construction since 2010, a study found, suggesting that the risks of climate change have yet to fundamentally change people’s behavior. The study, by Climate Central, a New Jersey research group, looked at the 10-year flood risk zone — the area with a… Continue reading Homes Are Being Built the Fastest in Many Flood-Prone Areas, Study Finds
U.S. Ties Record for Number of High Tide Flooding Days in 2018
Coastal communities across the U.S. continued to see increased high tide flooding last year, forcing their residents and visitors to deal with flooded shorelines, streets and basements — a trend that is expected to continue this year. The elevated water levels affected coastal economies, tourism and crucial infrastructure like septic systems and stormwater systems, according… Continue reading U.S. Ties Record for Number of High Tide Flooding Days in 2018