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Making Polluters Pay for Climate Consequences

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The dramatic increase in extreme weather events has been wreaking havoc on states across the country, from devastating fires, floods, and droughts to rising sea levels. The bill would enact a Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act of 2025 which would establish the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Program.

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Addressing the Triple Planetary Crisis at Our Ocean 2025

Ocean Conservancy

The ocean absorbs about 90% of the excess heat generated by climate change, leading to rising sea temperatures and, among other things, sea level rise due to the melting of the polar ice caps, including Arctic ice. The post Addressing the Triple Planetary Crisis at Our Ocean 2025 appeared first on Ocean Conservancy.

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Saltwater Intrusion, a “Slow Poison” to East Coast Drinking Water

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Summer tourism, sea level rise, and storm surges threaten East Coast wells. Hilton Head is fast becoming a prominent test case of rising sea levels and intense coastal storms heralded by climate change. It’s a balance between the land and the sea. Picture credit: Jeeban Panthi.

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Shrinking Reservoirs Trigger Deeper Water Cuts for Lower Colorado River

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Federal government declares, for the first time, a Tier 1 shortage due to low water at Lake Mead. Mineral deposits on the canyon walls show where Lake Mead water levels used to touch. The federal government acknowledged the changing conditions on Monday, declaring a Tier 1 shortage for the lower Colorado River basin.

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Help Shape the Bay Area’s Climate Future

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Californias Fourth Climate Change Assessment included a series of technical reports, regional summaries, and a statewide synthesis covering key issues such as extreme heat, wildfires, and sea level riseproviding critical guidance for adaptation efforts. The survey closes on May 15, 2025.

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Amid Dire Colorado River Outlook, States Plan to Tap Their Lake Mead Savings Accounts

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With the federal government now projecting that Lake Mead will drop precipitously in the next two years — perhaps to levels not seen since the Great Depression, when the country’s largest reservoir was first filled — that emergency has arrived. All of these issues should be on the table soon.

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Home Sales and Water Levels are On The Rise in Flood Zones

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Home Sales and Water Levels are On The Rise in Flood Zones Written by Abigail Bailey and Dr. Guanchi Zhang Sea levels are rising in the United States, and so are home sales in flood zones. Instead of protecting vulnerable buyers, the government is often the seller and beneficiary.