Long-term sea level rise could threaten government agencies, cost Washington, D.C. billions
Friday, November 2, 2012 - 10:32
in Earth & Climate
(Phys.org)—A University of Maryland study projects that Washington, D.C., city and federal property could suffer billions of dollars in damage if sea level rise from global warming increases over the next century. Potential for significant damage will be even greater in the event of extreme weather like Hurricane Sandy.