Sea level rise a 'challenging issue' that needs to be addressed: scientists
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 - 10:01
in Earth & Climate
Sea level is rising, and California's coastal communities will need to prepare for the gradual inundation of low-lying areas, as well as increased erosion rates and damage from storms. Gary Griggs, professor of Earth and planetary sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, is working on a guidebook for local government agencies to help them make the difficult the decisions ahead.