New Orleans may have crossed a climate tipping point. Almost 75% of the region will be underwater by 2070 because of rising sea levels, and will need large-scale depopulation. Without rapid mitigation and adaptation, other low-lying regions may face similar risks.
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Climate-driven depopulation and adaptation realities in America’s coastal ground zero
Nature Sustainability - Climate change-induced sea-level rise poses a significant societal challenge, but the extent of potential inundation remains uncertain. Looking at the recent geologic past...
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