Thursday, May 18, 2017

Sea level rise will double coastal flood risk worldwide

theguardian
Waves crash against the wall at the end of Nauru International Airport's runway. 
Rising sea levels pose a serious risk coastal erosion for small Pacific island countries, Photo: Matt Robertson / DFAT
Small but unstoppable increases will double frequency of extreme water levels with dire consequences, say scientists. Story here.

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Wildfires are reversing Canada's progress on improving air quality

CBC News Air pollution 'is like the zombie that we thought we had killed,' says expert .   Story here.