A peer-reviewed study published in Nature on March 4, 2026, finds that up to 132 million more people worldwide may be exposed ...

Sea levels are rising faster than in 4,000 years, putting some of the world's largest cities at growing risk of flooding and sinking.

A study published in Nature on March 4, 2026, found that more than 99% of coastal hazard assessments conducted over the past 16 years used flawed sea-level data, meaning actual ocean levels are ...

Global coastal sea levels are on average 1 foot higher than previously assumed, a new report finds, raising alarms the world is underestimating how much land and how many people will be affected by ...

Many coastal maps start from the wrong sea-level baseline, and correcting the error could mean millions more are vulnerable ...

Federal Superfund sites at risk of flooding due to sea level rise, according to EPA's office of Inspector General. Map courtesy of EPA OIG. July 10, 2025 Nearly one-third of 157 federal facilities ...

Olympia staff recommend not pursuing FEMA accreditation for flood areas. Accreditation benefits only 16 properties but brings long-term maintenance costs. City plans future-focused flood adaptation ...