Sea-level rise issue
Ten easy tips for sea-level rise
1. Reduce footprint: Greenhouse gases are a major contributor to sea-level rise, so reducing footprint is a helpful solution.
2. Protect wetlands: Wetlands absorb precipitation and storm surge waters, acting as natural buffers for coastal areas.
3. Let it soak in: Hard surfaces prevent water from permeating into the ground and lead to an increase in runoff and erosion; use permeable pavement which allows water to soak into the ground.
4. Plant more plants and save trees: Plants clean the air and soak up rain.
5. Reduce your energy use: Reducing energy usage is good for the environment.
6. Obey “no-wake” zones: Waves produced by motor crafts increase erosion along shore lines. Operate in deeper water and keep an eye out for “fragile area” and “slow no wake” signs.
7. Leave the car at home: Vehicles are a leading source of carbon dioxide production. Reduce the
number of cars on the road by carpooling, walking, biking, or using mass transit.
8. Watch what you’re dune: Dunes and grasses protect inland areas from wind and wave action, thus preserving the shore. Dunes and sod banks are fragile areas, so stay on designated paths to avoid them.
9. Know your flood zone: Knowing your risk for flooding before a storm strikes will help you be
much better prepared for high storm surge.
10. Push for a Climate Action Plan: Many cities and states do not have plans to address climate
change, which is the primary cause of current sea-level rise. Work with your city to have an action!
These are ten tips to slow down the rise of sea-level. Most of them are so easy that everyone could carry out these tips readily. We all know that greenhouse gases are main reasons for sea-level rise; however, we haven't yet take any action to try to deal with this issue. Instead, we credit the problem to the government. From now on, we can no longer be an outsider, becoming a doer in response to the article.
http://cleanoceanaction.org/fileadmin/editor_group2/COAST/10_Tips_on_Sea_Level_Rise_final.pdf
1. Reduce footprint: Greenhouse gases are a major contributor to sea-level rise, so reducing footprint is a helpful solution.
2. Protect wetlands: Wetlands absorb precipitation and storm surge waters, acting as natural buffers for coastal areas.
3. Let it soak in: Hard surfaces prevent water from permeating into the ground and lead to an increase in runoff and erosion; use permeable pavement which allows water to soak into the ground.
4. Plant more plants and save trees: Plants clean the air and soak up rain.
5. Reduce your energy use: Reducing energy usage is good for the environment.
6. Obey “no-wake” zones: Waves produced by motor crafts increase erosion along shore lines. Operate in deeper water and keep an eye out for “fragile area” and “slow no wake” signs.
7. Leave the car at home: Vehicles are a leading source of carbon dioxide production. Reduce the
number of cars on the road by carpooling, walking, biking, or using mass transit.
8. Watch what you’re dune: Dunes and grasses protect inland areas from wind and wave action, thus preserving the shore. Dunes and sod banks are fragile areas, so stay on designated paths to avoid them.
9. Know your flood zone: Knowing your risk for flooding before a storm strikes will help you be
much better prepared for high storm surge.
10. Push for a Climate Action Plan: Many cities and states do not have plans to address climate
change, which is the primary cause of current sea-level rise. Work with your city to have an action!
These are ten tips to slow down the rise of sea-level. Most of them are so easy that everyone could carry out these tips readily. We all know that greenhouse gases are main reasons for sea-level rise; however, we haven't yet take any action to try to deal with this issue. Instead, we credit the problem to the government. From now on, we can no longer be an outsider, becoming a doer in response to the article.
http://cleanoceanaction.org/fileadmin/editor_group2/COAST/10_Tips_on_Sea_Level_Rise_final.pdf
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