Climate Change Impact on Ocean Rise by 2050: A Regional Perspective by NPR’s Rebecca Hersher

In a comprehensive exploration on the rising sea levels under climate change, NPR’s climate correspondent, Rebecca Hersher, delves into how this impending future will unfold across various regions of the United States. This piece is part of Nature Quest, our monthly segment that addresses queries from individuals observing changes in their environment. This particular question comes from Peter Lansdale, based in Santa Cruz, California.

For a glimpse into the future ocean landscape in your locale, utilize NOAA’s Sea Level Rise Viewer.

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This episode was skillfully produced by Hannah Chinn, expertly edited by Rebecca Ramirez (our showrunner) and Berly McCoy, fact-checked by Tyler Jones, and masterfully engineered by Jimmy Keeley. Sam Paulson crafted the captivating Nature Quest theme music.