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With a climate change study predicting more frequent and severe flooding of the Mississippi River in the Quad-Cities, its comforting to see Davenport making progress on its flood protection plan.

More intense flooding, drought and hotter temperatures are expected in the Quad-Cities in the coming decades as a result of climate change, according to a new report.

Tidal wetlands are vitally important ecosystems that provide food, host fishery stocks, store carbon and protect coasts from storm surges. They are also extremely vulnerable to sea level rise. A study published in Earth's Future found that 43 to 48 percent of the tidal wetlands along the coastal U.S. were vulnerable to inundation by 2100.

Sea level rise and tourism in The Bahamas The Nassau Guardian reported on January 7, 2021 that, “Seventy-four percent of tourism-based jobs will be at risk due to a strong Category 5 hurricane by the year 2100,” and “The storm’s impact on beaches will likely lead to a decrease in visitor expenditure by nearly $1 billion.” The report was based on the study published in the journal, Environmental Development in August 2020 by lead researcher, Arsum Pathak, from the University of South F...