Persistent Low Pressure Systems and Wind Stress are Causing Sea Level Rise on the East Coast
CVP-funded study describes newly discovered details on the causes of steady sea level rise on the U.S. east coast over recent decades.
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How Should We Communicate Sea Level Rise Uncertainty in Assessment Reports?
A new review paper published in Nature Climate Change and supported by CVP seeks to make better connections between research and climate adaptation by examining scientific assessment reports and highlighting key approaches to communicate uncertainty to decision-makers.
David Herring continues the conversation about sea level rise and societal response options with faith leaders across the nation
On March 21, David Herring will participate in the second of a 2-part “Climate Cafe,” hosted by Faiths4Future, a nonprofit multi-faith organization that hosts monthly conversations to help faith leaders across the nation understand the causes and effects of global warming, and how they might encourage people to take positive actions.
CCRUN, a NOAA RISA Team, hosts seminar series on urban solutions for Green Infrastructure, Climate, and Cities
The Green Infrastructure, Climate, and Cities Seminar invites researchers and practitioners from around the country to come and present ideas for resilient, sustainable cities in response to climate extremes.
Can atmospheric patterns help predict coastal flooding?
A new study shows significant potential in using atmospheric patterns to forecast coastal flooding that occurs without rainfall during high tides.
Pacific RISA hosts His Excellency Anote Tong, former President of the Republic of Kiribati
Pacific RISA fostered an inspiring conversation between His Excellency and representatives from Hawai’i state and local government, international consulates, NGOs, and academia.
Sea level feedback lowers projections of future Antarctic Ice-Sheet mass loss, says CPO-funded research
Research supported by CPO’s MAPP and CVP programs evaluated the influence of the feedback mechanism between sea-level fall and ice sheets on future AIS retreat on centennial and millennial timescales for different emission scenarios, using a coupled ice sheet-sea-level model.
Coastal resiliency planning with 3D storm surge models-an improvement over 2D models?
A new paper in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans explores the ability of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional storm surge models to simulate current, sediment transport, and the effects of vegetation on storm surge.
Assessing flood hazards on the U.S. East Coast considering sea level rise and tropical cyclone activity
A new study published in Nature Climate Change on Sept. 21, 2015, and supported by NOAA’s Climate Program Office employs a unique approach to assess flood risk by combining consideration of oceanographic sea level rise (SLR) and tropical cyclone intensity, frequency and duration into a flood index.
Study Finds New York City at Increased Threat of Tropical Cyclones and Coastal Flooding
A cross CPO-funded study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences presents evidence of a dramatic increase in the frequency of large flooding events in New York City due to sea level rise and the size and intensity of tropical storms.