Abstract:
Global sea level, linked to changes in the Earth's climate, is projected to rise one meter by the end of the 21st century, threatening infrastructure, development, and wetlands along the coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington, according to a new National Research Council (NRC)report, "Sea-Level Rise for the Coasts of California, Oregon, and Washington: Past, Present, and Future." An iterative risk management approach in another NRC report, "Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change," offers a framework for supporting climate change adaptation choices.
