Major U.S. cities have passed the 'tipping point' for sea level rise, according to a new study

Major U.S. cities have passed the 'tipping point' for sea level rise, according to a new study
Washington (UPI) Dec 20, 2014 - Washington, D.C. and Annapolis, Md. are already past a "tipping point" for frequent flooding caused by sea level rise, a new study finds. Using tide-gauge data and sea level rise projections, researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) found Washington, D.C., Annapolis and Wilmington, N.C. have already reached a point where the cities will receive over 30 ... more

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