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Grim Report on Climate Change Impacts on Oceans and Cryosphere
A new report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change states that bold actions can prevent significantly worse impacts.
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AGU Releases Report to Address Flooding in Communities
The Surging Waters report shows how science empowers us to mitigate the impacts on people and property in communities around the United States.
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Investing in Science to Improve Climate Risk Management
Integrating Earth science research and observations into adaptation planning helps identify effective strategies to manage climate risks.
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Scientists and Planners Face Challenge of Rising Seas
NASA Sea Level Change Team Meeting; Annapolis, Maryland, 11–13 March 2019
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Demystifying Sea Level Changes Along the New England Coast
No direct causal connection exists between coastal sea level changes and the strength of the North Atlantic’s overturning circulation, according to new, longer-term observational records.
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Sea Level Rise May Reactivate Growth of Some Reef Islands
Reconstruction of reef island formation in the Maldives suggests the possibility that not all islands will shrink as climate change progresses.
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Historic Solutions to Sea Level Rise May Help Modern Communities
Earthen mounds helped ancient Dutch settlers thrive in coastal flood zones. Could historical engineering help us fight against rising seas?
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As Sea Levels Rise, Expect More Floods
A new study unveils the increasing exposure of coastal communities to minor and extreme floods as sea levels rise.
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Meeting User Requirements for Sea Level Rise Information
A new framework based on decision analysis can help scientists produce practical data that support informed decisions about climate adaptations.