| N.C. coast a ‘hot spot’ of rising seas Charlotte Observer State legislators last summer ignored research that shows sea–level rise will accelerate its creep up North Carolina’s coastline this century. This week, waves of science will say they were wrong. Sea level was a hot topic – and North Carolina … See all stories on this topic » |
| Coastal cities seek protections against superstorms The Independent In North Carolina, the legislature voted this year to prohibit any regulations related to sea–level rise or global warming along the state’s coast before 2016. John Dorman, who as director of the Geospatial and Technology Management Office agency helps … See all stories on this topic » |
| Romney attacked over climate change as activists tap post-Sandy concerns The Guardian The two new anti-Romney ads mix the Republican candidate’s off-hand remarks about sea–level rise and global warming with scenes from the devastation wrought by Sandy. “I’m not in this race to slow the rise of the oceans or to heal the planet,” says a … See all stories on this topic » |
| Are the world’s great cities ready for rising waters and freak storms? Stillwater News Press But add a noticeable rise in extreme weather to those creeping sea levels, throw in a high tide surge, and you’ve got Superstorm Sandy. Suddenly, New York looks eerily like it does in all those apocalyptic movies that were enjoyable because they seemed … See all stories on this topic » |
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| Landholders told no insurance for gradual sea level rises – ABC … A committee of coastal property owners dropped by the South Gippsland Shire Council will be unable to insure their homes against sea level rises caused by … www.abc.net.au/news/2012-10-30/…told-no…/4341238 |