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.
Legal Planet
AUGUST 30, 2023
The threat of flooding and erosion is increasing throughout the United States as a warming atmosphere makes precipitation events more extreme and contributes to sea level rise. local land use planning that implements sea level rise adaptation strategies). In fact, the U.S.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Its population is shrinking because of a severe lack of affordable housing which is driven by real estate speculation and the demand for Airbnb-style short term vacation rentals. Sea level rise and worsening storms are wreaking havoc. Venice is dying because of climate and tourism Venice is a city in crisis.
E2 Law Blog
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The regulatory impact of PFAS on otherwise closed sites is also a challenge for the regulated community, including real estate owners and operators. Climate Change and Ongoing Regulations – Climate change issues, such as rising sea levels, continue to affect developers and commercial property owners in Florida.
CEQA Developments
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
It also discussed climate change and sea level rise impacts, noting the Bay level could rise as much as 5.5 The Court’s Rejection of Plaintiffs’ Arguments Concerning Sea Level Rise. feet by 2100, and that the rise could occur at an accelerated rate. It found use of fill to raise Area 4 housing units 10 to 14.5
Environmental and Urban Economics
APRIL 24, 2022
Very few people were actively thinking about the basic building blocks of economic growth namely attracting productive firms, encouraging private capital investment in firms, and upgrading old durable real estate capital. Young people were not investing in their skills because there were few local private sector jobs.
Union of Concerned Scientists
JUNE 7, 2023
The warming climate is also contributing to increased flooding in many places, through the increased risk of heavy rainfall events, intensifying storms, and sea level rise. These risks are worsened by the continued increase in development in flood zones.
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