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How New York City is preparing for expected rising sea levels from climate change

Matteo Colombo/Getty Images(NEW YORK) The rise in sea levels has been imminent as concerns over climate change grow, and with the latest predictions and extreme weather events, cities are rushing to create long-term solutions to external events especially around floods in coastal areas. Sea levels are expected to rise up to a foot by 2050, leading to a higher frequency of coastal flooding across the U.S., according to the latest National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration report. The report, published Feb. 15, projects the sea level rise by decade for the next century based on tide gauge and satellite observation. Each region could rise between 10-12 inches in the next 28 years, which could vary based on each region's landscape. By 2100, the risks double, with an estimated increase of 2 feet of sea level. The report states both projections could lead to a "profound increase in the frequency of coastal flooding, even in the absence of storms or heavy rainfall." &q ....

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