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fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Why Caltrans is widening a Bay Area highway that's going to flood

State Route 37 faces significant challenges from sea level rise and peak hour traffic congestion, prompting a costly widening project.
#greenland-ice-sheet
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fromMail Online
5 months ago

Images show enormous crevasses appearing across Greenland Ice Sheet

The Greenland Ice Sheet is cracking and melting faster than before, indicating a potential 'domino effect' that could accelerate sea level rise.
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fromMail Online
5 months ago

Images show enormous crevasses appearing across Greenland Ice Sheet

The Greenland Ice Sheet is cracking and melting faster than before, indicating a potential 'domino effect' that could accelerate sea level rise.
#climate-change
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
Environment

Stinson Beach Releases $1.2 Billion Sea-Level Rise Plan, Which Comes Out to About $2 Million Per Resident

New York City
fromMail Online
1 month ago

New map reveals US cities and landmarks set to DISAPPEAR by 2050

Many US coastal cities may be underwater by 2050 due to climate change, with dire projections especially for cities like New Orleans.
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fromMail Online
1 month ago

West Antarctic Ice Sheet is on the verge of collapse, scientists warn

The West Antarctic Ice Sheet is on the brink of an irreversible collapse, threatening global sea levels with a potential rise of 13 feet.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
Environment

Stinson Beach Releases $1.2 Billion Sea-Level Rise Plan, Which Comes Out to About $2 Million Per Resident

New York City
fromMail Online
1 month ago

New map reveals US cities and landmarks set to DISAPPEAR by 2050

Many US coastal cities may be underwater by 2050 due to climate change, with dire projections especially for cities like New Orleans.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

West Antarctic Ice Sheet is on the verge of collapse, scientists warn

The West Antarctic Ice Sheet is on the brink of an irreversible collapse, threatening global sea levels with a potential rise of 13 feet.
fromKqed
1 week ago

The Bay Is Rising, and Marin's Most Traveled Roads Are in Its Way | KQED

Floodwaters can disrupt access in Marin City, particularly when heavy rains and high tides block the only road in and out of the neighborhood.
California
#antarctica
fromMail Online
2 months ago
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Shocking Antarctica discovery sends climate deniers into celebration

Antarctica experienced a surprising increase in ice from 2021 to 2023 due to intense snowfall, challenging previous trends of ice loss.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

A dream experiment': our Australian icebreaker is on a crucial mission to Antarctica | Nathan Bindoff

Australia's RSV Nuyina embarks on its first marine science mission to study the Denman Glacier's role in global sea-level rise.
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fromMail Online
2 months ago

Shocking Antarctica discovery sends climate deniers into celebration

Antarctica experienced a surprising increase in ice from 2021 to 2023 due to intense snowfall, challenging previous trends of ice loss.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

A dream experiment': our Australian icebreaker is on a crucial mission to Antarctica | Nathan Bindoff

Australia's RSV Nuyina embarks on its first marine science mission to study the Denman Glacier's role in global sea-level rise.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

The ocean's currents are shifting. Why?

The Earth's atmosphere and oceans affect one another in a feedback loop influencing wind and weather patterns, ocean currents, and more.
Science
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Tracking sea ice is early warning system' for global heating - but US halt to data sharing will make it harder, scientists warn

Loss of US satellite data processing will hinder tracking of Antarctic sea ice changes.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

When Will Greenland's Ice Disappear? Scientists Are Racing to Find Out

Inside a tent on Greenland's ice sheet, the GreenDrill expedition seeks to drill through ancient ice to examine the bedrock, crucial for understanding climate impact.
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fromKqed
2 months ago

Rising Tides, Tough Choices: Pacifica Allowed to Bolster Seawalls as a Stopgap Plan | KQED

Pacifica is permitted to use and enhance seawalls for the next 20 years, despite controversy over their long-term effectiveness against climate change.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

How Worried Should People Be about a Monster Quake and California Flooding?

Recent alarming headlines about the Pacific Northwest sinking are overstated; while sea level rise and earthquake data is worrisome, new research shows the situation is not as dire as proposed.
Portland food
#ghost-forests
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fromMail Online
8 months ago

'Ghost forests' in North Carolina are visible from space

Ghost forests are spreading rapidly in North Carolina, visible from space, due to rising sea levels and saltwater intrusion affecting coastal ecosystems.
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fromMail Online
8 months ago

'Ghost forests' in North Carolina are visible from space

Ghost forests are spreading rapidly in North Carolina, visible from space, due to rising sea levels and saltwater intrusion affecting coastal ecosystems.
Environment
fromInsideHook
4 months ago

A Day Dedicated to Glaciers Reveals How Much They're Shrinking

Glaciers are critically endangered, with record losses leading to significant environmental impacts.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Hawaii is disappearing into the ocean faster than expected

Parts of Hawaii are sinking rapidly, compounding the effects of rising sea levels and increasing future flood risk.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
8 months ago

California's coastal King Tides Project kicks off this weekend. Here's how you can help

The King Tides Project seeks public involvement to document rising sea levels through photography.
fromFuturism
8 months ago

Scientists Consider Drastic Action as Doomsday Glacier Threatens to Flood Entire Islands and Coasts

Thwaites Glacier's melting poses severe risks for global sea levels, potentially boosting them by over two feet or more.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Low-lying Pacific islands pin hopes on UN meeting as sea rise threatens survival

Kiribati faces a critical freshwater crisis due to sea level rise contaminating water supplies, highlighting the urgent need for international attention and action.
fromHigh Country News
11 months ago

Trying to escape sea-level rise, Northwest coastal tribes are drowning in paperwork - High Country News

Tribal communities are facing critical challenges in climate adaptation due to inadequate funding and bureaucratic hurdles.
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