Sea level rise: three visions of a future summer holiday at the coast
Sea levels could be two metres higher by 2100. How will our relationship to the drowned coast change?
David Jarratt, Senior Lecturer in Coastal Tourism, University of Central Lancashire
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July 31, 2020 • ~7 min
July 31, 2020 • ~7 min
Tags: climate-change sea-level-rise holidays travel beach tourism coasts rewilding coastal-ecosystems vacation
As sea levels rise, are we ready to live behind giant walls?
A new study suggests raising dykes along a third of Europe's coastline, but there are more cost-effective options.
Tags: climate-change sea-level-rise flooding flood-defences
Half of world's sandy beaches could disappear due to sea level rise by 2100
Sandy beaches are densely populated and occupy more than one third of the global coastline.
Abiy S. Kebede, Lecturer in Flood and Coastal Engineering, Brunel University London
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March 2, 2020 • ~7 min
March 2, 2020 • ~7 min
Tags: climate-change sand sea-level-rise coastline oceanography coastal-erosion beaches
Climate change impacts in Bangladesh show how geography, wealth and culture affect vulnerability
Bangladesh is on the front lines of climate change, but factors including money, gender and religion make some Bangladeshis much more vulnerable than others. Can it find inclusive ways to cope?
Saleh Ahmed, Assistant Professor, School of Public Service, Boise State University
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Feb. 11, 2020 • ~8 min
Feb. 11, 2020 • ~8 min
Tags: climate-change sea-level-rise flooding coasts salinity climate-change-adaptation bangladesh
'Sea-level rise won't affect my house' – even flood maps don't sway Florida coastal residents
Can maps of people's flooded properties convince them that rising sea level is a threat?
Toby W. Bolsen, Associate Professor, American Politics, Political Science, Georgia State University
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Feb. 7, 2020 • ~7 min
Feb. 7, 2020 • ~7 min
Tags: climate-change sea-level-rise coastal-flooding climate-risk storm-surge
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