Union of Concerned Scientists
OCTOBER 26, 2022
An expert on sea level dynamics and climate justice within the UN negotiations, Dr. Sadai is working to ensure that her scientific studies get in the hands of decisionmakers who are shaping our world today. UCS’s new Hitz Family Climate fellow, Dr. Shaina Sadai , is stepping into this emerging area of work.
Vermont Law
FEBRUARY 6, 2017
It is important to note the distinction between groundwater desalination and seawater desalination, the latter containing much higher concentrations of salt, which leads to heavy construction costs, significant ocean and coastal ecosystem impacts, and higher energy and water prices. rising sea-levels. environmental impacts.
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Circle of Blue
MAY 31, 2023
Supreme Court narrowed Clean Water Act protections for wetlands that aren’t directly connected to “lakes, oceans, streams, and rivers.” “The Lakes, oceans, streams, and rivers — and “adjacent” wetlands — were included in this language. The attempt succeeded. from polluters and development.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JULY 20, 2023
Some of the highest risks can be found in the candidates’ home states: the ocean off of Florida has hit 98 degrees— hot tub temp s! Coastal residents can see in the UCS report, Underwater , how sea level rise will impact real estate in every coastal zip code and congressional district.
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