Sea level rise

A new study from researchers at N.C. State University looks at how flood waters impact water quality. The findings also shed light on how sea level rise is affecting outdated infrastructure.

Saltwater intrusion and sea-level rise are growing problems for farmers in eastern North Carolina, especially in counties on the Albemarle and Pamlico sounds. And it’s only expected to get worse with climate change.

Sea level rise is predicted to cause salt marshes to migrate inland, leaving adjacent freshwater wetlands with nowhere to go.

Host Dave DeWitt discusses efforts along the North Carolina coast to assess sea level rise and mitigate the impact of beach erosion.

Four Native American tribes on Louisiana’s Gulf Coast requested United Nations assistance this year to force action by the U.S. government on invading…

Orrin Pilkey was sounding the alarm about climate change and sea level rise long before the topics were part of public consciousness. As an early…

Orrin Pilkey was sounding the alarm about climate change and sea level rise long before the topics were part of public consciousness. As an early…

Historic cities and towns along the Southeastern U.S. coast have survived wars, hurricanes, disease outbreaks and other calamities, but now that sea…

A new study from an environmental advocacy group estimates North Carolina will face $35 billion in costs by 2040 to protect its coastal communities from…

North Carolina's inland cities could have an unforeseen influx of residents from the coast due to sea level rise. A report from the University of Georgia…