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Coastal Impact Study:
Nation Under Siege
Coastal Impact Study:
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A Coastal NationBeginning with just one meter of sea level rise, our nation would be physically under siege, with calamitous and destabilizing consequences.The US is a coastal nation with over 12,000 miles of coastline. With 53% of all Americans living in and around coastal cities and towns, it is important to understand the impact of climate-induced sea level rise on our nation. Previous studies have focused on a six-meter rise. The following study takes a more conservative approach, beginning with a sea level rise of just one meter. |
Foreword Introduction Sea Level Rise Visual Imaging One Meter of Sea Level Rise... and Rising A Lesson Learned? Current Trends Timeline Fossil Fuels and Climate Change The Power of Coal Silver Bullet: Moratorium on Coal Replacing Coal The 2030 Challenge Been There, Done That Revisiting Katrina Conclusions Appendix |
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