Coastal flooding will threaten homes of 2.5 million Americans by 2050: Analysis

Report: Coastal flooding could threaten 1.4 million homes by midcentury

By 2050, thousands in coastal North Carolina may face severe flooding from rising seas, with older adults especially at risk, according to a new Climate Central report.

New Study Projects Climate-Driven Flooding for Thousands of New Jersey Homes - Inside Climate News

Sea-level rise threatens coastal communities even if global emissions drop.By Jon HurdleSome 62,000 people and 56,000 homes on and near the New Jersey Shore will see at least one annual flood because of sea-level rise by 2050, even if the world makes sweeping cuts to carbon emissions now, according to a new online tool released Wednesday by Climate Central, a New Jersey-based research and advocacy nonprofit.

Coastal flooding will threaten homes of 2.5 million Americans by 2050: Analysis

Climate Central's Coastal Risk Finder projects 100-year coastal flood zones to expand as rising seas amplify risks, especially in the Northeast and Florida

Climate change will result in rising sea levels. This is a threat to many coastal cities. Concerns about the fate of Venice are justified, , lie Scientists warn that by 2150 Venice could be completely underwater.

Algal blooms, coastal issues center of collaborative event

The North Carolina Estuarium in Washington is on the Pamlico River. Photo: N.C. Estuarium An interdisciplinary team working to understand harmful algal blooms and the resulting human health risks has organized a chance for those working in coastal issues to meet others with the same focus. North Carolina Center for Coastal Algae, People, and the Environment, or NC-CAPE, has scheduled “Connecting The Coast: Networking and Resource Swap” for 12-4 …

New U.S. coastal risk map and analysis

Climate Central's Coastal Risk Finder provides maps and analysis of the people, homes, and land at risk from worsening coastal flooding driven by rising seas in the contiguous U.S.