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Rising Sea Levels Threaten U.S. Coastal Cities

5/13/2025

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David Hilderman contends that sea levels along the B.C. coast are stable, referencing historical data that shows only slight increases. However, a 2024 report paints a starkly different picture for U.S. coastal cities, especially in the Southeast and Gulf Coast, where rising waters threaten flooding and jeopardize vital infrastructure.

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Story summary

David Hilderman contends that sea levels along the B.C. coast are stable, referencing historical data that shows only slight increases. However, a 2024 report paints a starkly different picture for U.S. coastal cities, especially in the Southeast and Gulf Coast, where rising waters threaten flooding and jeopardize vital infrastructure.