The perfect storm: the US city where rising sea levels and racism collide Cross-currents of denialism, boosterism, broken governance systems and deep-seated racism will meet with rapidly accelerating sea level rise.
www.nytimes.com In Charleston, S.C., saving historic homes means hoisting them in the air A city known for extraordinary architecture is coming to terms with intensifying storms, a rising sea and streets that flood with distressing regularity.
Politics Charleston City Council to vote on two sea rise response regulations Charleston City Council members this week are poised to vote on two different regulations to address sea level rise and development in the Lowcountry.
Impacts www.nytimes.com What land will be underwater in 20 years? Figuring it out could be lucrative Detailed information about climate risks is surprisingly hard to find. A Silicon Valley start-up is trying to change that.
