Sea-Level Surge Could Enclose New Orleans, Scientists Warn
TL;DR
A Nature Sustainability study warns that rapid sea-level rise and coastal wetland loss could surround New Orleans by century’s end, prompting researchers to call for early, managed relocation planning to avoid chaotic displacement and widening inequalities while considering the city’s culture and vulnerable residents.
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- As seas rise, where will Louisiana’s fishers go? grist.org
- Why New Orleans residents should plan to relocate now NPR for Oregonians
- Local Business Leaders Urged to Act on Climate Risks Biz New Orleans
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