Cause & Effect
Name an impact of sea levels rising.
Damaged infrastructure, coastal erosion, saltwater intrusion, or rising water tables
Name one of the three major cities at highest risk of Internet disruption from sea level rise
Miami, Seattle, New York City
This rising sea water can disrupt and endanger what 2 populations locally?
Low-income and minorities coastal population communities.
How much of the world's population lives in coastal areas?
40%
What happens to islands when sea levels rise?
They can disappear
Oceans are rising due to ___？
Climate change（ice melt，thermal expansion）
How many miles of fiber optic cables will be underwater by 2030?
4000
Losing over 85% of tidal marshes in the Bay Area impacts what two major protections for our communities?
Flood protection and erosion control
This term describes how low-income and marginalized communities often face greater health risks during heatwaves and natural disasters.
environmental/climate injustice.
Where is ice melting fastest?
Greenland and Antarctica
Name one U.S. regions have experienced some of the fastest sea level rise due to land subsidence and ocean current changes?
Gulf Coast and East Coast
What does LIDAR tech stand for?
Light Detection and Ranging technology, also known as LIDAR.
In small coastal towns, what two barriers make it harder for them to adapt to sea level rise?
Lack of administrative capacity to apply for grants and insufficient funding for adaptation projects.
Why is climate change considered a "threat multiplier"?
It intensifies already existing competition, vulnerabilities, and inequalities.
How much will U.S. sea levels rise by 2050?
10–12 inches (25–30 cm) (NOAA 2022 projection)
Name three direct health effects linked to sea level rise and flooding?
Injuries or death, waterborne illnesses, and respiratory issues from mold.
What tech offers the most accurate measurements of sea level rise?
Satellite
Why are Gulf Coast states like Louisiana experiencing faster sea level rise compared to other U.S. regions?
Ice melt, thermal expansion, land subsidence, and altered ocean currents.
How can climate change campaigns foster increasing public support and participation?
Focusing on a relatable narrative, highlighting local impacts, engaging a diverse audience.
How does sea level rise threaten small island nations globally?
Displacement, loss of habitable land, and freshwater contamination
Which racial or socioeconomic groups are disproportionately affected by sea level rise in the U.S.?
Low-income, Black, and Hispanic coastal communities.
How does sea level rise harm the Internet?
Cables, data centers, and ocean-cable landing stations will be under water.
What role do community-based adaptation efforts like 'living shorelines' play in addressing local sea level rise impacts?
Reduce flood damage, prevent erosion, support biodiversity, and adapt naturally over time.
Name the international fund was created to help developing countries respond to climate change.
Green Climate Fund
What big agreement tries to stop sea level rise?
The Paris Climate Agreement