Sea Level Rise

Figure 1: Sea Level Rise
Figure Source: http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/121630main_slr_thermal.jpg
This graph shows how in just the past 50 years sea level has risen over 20mm. While that doesn't seem like too much, it appears to be increasing more rapidly and will continue to as the Earth's temperature continues to rise. With rising sea level, coastal towns and cities are at risk for flooding, which can have detrimental damage and cause massive evacuations of cities. Many cities already have plans (look back at my post about Massachusetts's Plan) for rapid sea level rise that include adaptations and mitigation strategies. If you live near the coast, check out if your state has a plan!