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What king tides say about CA’s future amid climate change
The so-called king tide shows what high tides will look like as sea level continues to rise.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenThe so-called king tide shows what high tides will look like as sea level continues to rise. That’s why teams of volunteers and scientists flocked to the California shoreline to capture photos of the highest tide of the year as it crept up beaches and crashed onto sidewalks, staircases, and oceanfront balconies.
The rising sea levels are making hundreds of the state’s toxic sites prone to flooding, and many communities of color live near these areas.
COVID-19 concerns continue for air travelers this holiday season as variants of the virus continue to spread.
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3 storiesCalifornia’s king tides offer a peek at a warmer planet
The so-called king tide shows what high tides will look like as sea level continues to rise.
Read the story8 minRising sea levels may flood California’s coastal toxic sites
More than 400 sites along California’s coastline are in danger of flooding this century — as identified on a map called “ Toxic Tides ” by UCLA and UC Berkeley researchers.
Read the story8 minBooster, mask, air vent: Tips for safe holiday flying
COVID-19 concerns continue for air travelers this holiday season as variants of the virus continue to spread.
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