An interesting
interactive map by Climate Central provides us with a glimpse of the
impact of global climate change on coastal states in America. I happen to
live in a coastal area and have already seen the impact of storm surges on our
coastline; faster rates of coastal erosion and unprecedented damage to
infrastructure are becoming more and more common.
Global sea level has risen about 8
inches since 1880. This may not seem like much, but according to Climate
Central, nearly 5 million people in 2.4 million homes live a mere 4 feet above
high tide, a level that is lower than the one in one hundred year flood line
for most areas.
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