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Sea-Level Rise and U.S. Coasts (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Sept. 12, 2016
Report Number IF10468
Report Type In Focus
Authors Nicole T. Carter; Peter Folger
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
Summary:

Policymakers are interested in sea-level rise because of the risk to U.S. coastal populations and infrastructure and changes to coastal ecosystems. Some coastal states and U.S. territories have a considerable share of their assets, people, economies, and water supplies vulnerable to sea-level rise. Policy choices related to sea-level rise have the potential to shape the future development and resiliency of U.S. coasts.