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He did this two years ago despite the fact that sea-level rise driven by fossil fuel fired climate change threatens to overwhelm his nation by mid-century, forcing its population to evacuate its home islands.

David Helvarg: A Tale of Two Presidents David Helvarg 2010

Its highest point is only 2.4 meters above sea-level, leaving residents at extreme risk from rising sea levels caused by global climate change.

Brendan DeMelle: Maldives President Nasheed Installs Solar on Official Residence, Knocks Ignorance of Climate Deniers Brendan DeMelle 2010

Given that society is already experiencing some impacts from climate change, such as an enhanced likelihood of heavy precipitation events and sea-level rise, increased attention is being directed to adaptation efforts.

Should global warming send us to the bunker? 2011

A 2009 Northrop Grumman report found that "future rise in sea-level is uncertain only in magnitude," imperiling the company's "several multi-billion dollar national assets" on American coasts.

Won't climate change help America? 2011

That is, it offers us a glimpse of the sorts of things that might be in store for coastal communities that only have to deal with global-warming-induced sea-level rise.

Won't climate change help America? 2011

Thus, rather than buying a beachfront home, you might consider living further inland due to the expected effects of sea-level rise.

Should global warming send us to the bunker? 2011

Paper Title: The impact of sea-level rise on Snowy Plovers in Florida: integrating geomorphological, habitat, and metapopulation models

David Kroodsma: This Week in Climate Science: Yellowstone Wildfires, Sea Levels and Shorebirds, and Fracking Accounting David Kroodsma 2011

They plan a bout of intense sea-level training and then race within a few weeks.

Re-Entering New York's Atmosphere Joshua Robinson 2011

Paper Title: The impact of sea-level rise on Snowy Plovers in Florida: integrating geomorphological, habitat, and metapopulation models

David Kroodsma: This Week in Climate Science: Yellowstone Wildfires, Sea Levels and Shorebirds, and Fracking Accounting David Kroodsma 2011

Virginia is experiencing the fastest sea-level rise on the East Coast because of rising ocean levels combined with sinking coastal land.

Won't climate change help America? 2011