Dr. Gary Griggs: Rising seas threaten U.S. coastlines and cities

Interview opportunity available:

Thursday, April 6, 12:30 to 3 p.m. ET

Climate change is causing sea levels to rise, posing a catastrophic threat to people, private development, public infrastructure, and the economy.

Available Expert:

Dr. Gary Griggs is a distinguished professor of earth and planetary sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz. He can discuss topics including:

• Which U.S. cities and infrastructure are most vulnerable to future sea-level rise;
• The hazards of short-term sea-level rise (including king tides, El Niño events, and large waves at times of high tides), long-term global sea-level rise, and coastal impacts of storms;
• What cities or communities need to consider before building seawalls, revetments or other barriers to protect them from sea-level rise and storm waves;
• Other ways that humans can adapt to the reality of rising seas, such as managed relocation, realignment, or retreat; and
• What can be done to slow sea-level rise.