Sea level rise

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The new report by the UN’s Climate Action Team highlights a number of 'tipping points' that have sparked calls for action "before it is too late"

People tend to respond to immediate threats and financial consequences – and Florida’s coastal real estate may be on the cusp of delivering that harsh wake-up call

A new study reveals that urgent action is needed to protect billions of dollars in real estate investment across South Florida due to impacts of sea level rise over the next several decades. The report casts light on the issues and clarifies the alternatives available to South Florida, which embraces the four counties of Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. Together, these counties generate more than $337 billion in personal income annually with a combined real property value assessed…

How much and how fast will global sea level rise? - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

"It's very abnormal and unprecedented." Scientists have issued a stern warning over the ongoing threat of rising sea levels caused by the ever-changing climate. What's happening? A detailed report by The Washington Post revealed that coastal communities across eight states in the U.S. are facing "one of the most rapid sea level surges on Earth." Since 2010, satellite data shows that the Gulf of Mexico has experienced twice the global average rate of rising sea levels, with more than a dozen…

A chilling animation from Nasa shows how far the sea level has risen in the past 30 years. In the visualisation, the average level rises by over 10cm between 1993 and 2022. “As the planet warms and polar ice melts, our global average sea level is rising,” Nasa wrote, sharing the video. Rising sea levels increase the risk of coastal flooding, shoreline erosion and hazards from storms. Created for Nasa’s Scientific Visualization Studio, the animation is seen from the perspective of a boat’s…

As sea levels rise and the state sinks, how should our buildings adapt to Florida's rising sea levels?