The Climate Pod
The Complex Threat Of Sea Level Rise (w/ Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters Brady Dennis and Chris Mooney)
May 22, 2024
Two Pulitzer Prize-winning reporters discuss sea level rise in America's southern coastal cities, highlighting flooding problems, adaptation challenges, and the impact on local communities. They delve into the financial obstacles of aging stormwater infrastructure, the risks of septic tanks in Florida, and the collaborative efforts of investigative journalism in uncovering climate-related stories. The podcast emphasizes the urgency of adapting to climate change and addressing disproportionate impacts on marginalized communities.
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Quick takeaways
- Sea level rise exacerbates existing issues in coastal cities, threatening lives and properties.
- Marginalized communities bear disproportionate impacts of sea level rise, revealing historic inequities.
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Main Theme - Impact of Sea Level Rise on Coastal Cities
Sea level rise poses significant challenges to coastal cities, exacerbating existing issues and threatening lives, properties, and livelihoods. The combination of rising seas with intense storms leads to epic floods, highlighting the interplay between sea level rise and extreme weather events in creating complex and severe problems in these areas.
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