Anthropogenic activities, particularly burning fossil fuels, have led to the rise of temperatures observed throughout the planet. This phenomenon, termed “global warming”, has an effect on many different components of the environment. In particular, rising water levels, due to warmer...Read more
Sea level rise has become a highly discussed topic over the last decade, due to changing climate conditions around the world. In general, sea level rise refers to the increase in the level of the oceans on the planet, due to the effects of global warming. The practice of burning fossil...Read more
When it comes to sea level rise, the intensity of storm surges, flooding, and damage to coastal areas is said to likely occur where large population centers are located, which could lead to the displacement of several individuals, as they seek to find safer homes.
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Sea level rise has the potential to contaminate water and land from untreated wastewater or other legacy toxins , particularly in coastal areas. This could increase the exposure to contaminants or waterborne pathogens, which can cause severe diseases and illnesses. For instance, there...Read more
While wildfires and droughts seem to be the most commonly debated issues, when the topic of climate change is discussed, sea level rise is actually having drastic effects on the coastal regions of California, as it erodes with the increasingly severe storms and rising tides. ...Read more
As the sea levels continue to rise across the globe, even small increases are having devastating effects on coastal habitats, which are more prone to dealing with erosion, wetland flooding, soil contamination, and losses of habitat for birds, in addition to fish.
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