Across the Pacific Northwest, the sea’s already at the doorstep of homes, businesses, infrastructure and habitats, and climatologists warn that the problem’s only going to get worse as sea levels continue to rise. During winter months, extra high tides offer a glimpse of what might be at risk.
EarthFix’s Eilís O’Neill (@eilis_oneill) visited vulnerable communities in Oregon and Washington and has our report.
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