Tag: sea level rise
Rising tides, sinking hopes: Climate crisis wreaks havoc on U.S. northeast...
From historical landmarks to modern infrastructure: The devastating impact of record-breaking high tides in the U.S. northeast, fueled by climate change.
New flood maps show US damage rising 26% in next 30...
Climate change is raising flood risks in neighborhoods across the U.S. much faster than many people realize. Over the next three decades,...
Nearly half of U.S. coastal marshes are vulnerable to sea level...
“I hope it helps with identifying not just the most vulnerable wetlands today but the most vulnerable wetlands tomorrow.”
NOAA reports record highs in greenhouse gas emissions and global sea...
“It is clear that without swift action, we can, unfortunately, expect to set new records like these every year.”
Nearly half a billion people at risk from sea level rise...
“There’s a lot of scientists looking at long-term scenarios. But it’s happening now in parts of the world.”
Oil drilling in the ‘land of water’: ExxonMobil hunts for more...
ExxonMobil says a 9 billion barrel oilfield off the low-lying South American nation’s coast could soon outpace Permian production.
New study shows the Arctic has entered an ‘unprecedented state’ that...
The study is a massive conglomeration of nearly 50 years of research.
Persistent ice melt in Greenland even in winter, new study confirms
The persistent year-round runoff even in the coldest months is the "the greatest contributor to sea level rise."
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Senate rejects Sanders’ push to halt US arms sales as weapons fuel 44,000 deaths...
The Senate overwhelmingly voted against the measures, leaving advocates of peace and human rights questioning U.S. complicity in the alleged war crimes unfolding in Gaza.
Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE: Mass firings, deregulation, and the erosion of federal protections
Critics argue that these plans will erode social safety nets, undermine public services, and disproportionately benefit corporate interests.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas leader in landmark decision
The ICC’s decision follows months of investigation into allegations of atrocities committed by both Israeli forces and Hamas, marking a pivotal moment in international justice.
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David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.