Water and Climate Change

The Effects of Rising Sea Levels on Coastal Cities

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Climate change is a big risk for coastal cities in the U.S. It’s expected that sea levels will go up by 0.25–0.3 meters by 2050. This can lead to more floods and disrupt many lives. It’s not just the sea levels that are a problem. Some places, like Biloxi, Mississippi, are sinking. This makes flooding … Read more

How Climate Change Fuels Global Water Crises

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Climate change is causing global water crises by disrupting water access. As the planet warms up, our water systems face more strain. Rising temperatures make more water evaporate, causing more rain. This means more floods, as the ground can’t soak up all the water. Climate scientists warn that floods will get worse. Fertilizer runoff from … Read more