Sea-level rise due to global warming along the coast of Maine is increasing at a rapid pace, with some estimates predicting levels to rise by as much as two feet by 2050. We’ll discuss what is causing the waters to rise more quickly, how it will impact coastal communities and structures, and what towns and individuals can do to prepare. We’ll also find out how historic buildings can be protected from rising waters.
Guests
- Susie Arnold, marine scientist, Island Institute
- Gayle Bowness, science education program manager, Gulf of Maine Research Institute
- Hannah Pingree (call-in), director, Maine Office of Policy Innovation and Future; co-chair, Maine Climate Coucil
- Peter Slovinsky (call-in), coastal geologist, Maine Geological Survey, Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry
- Julie Larry (call-in), director of advocacy, Greater Portland Landmarks
- Matt Lutkus (call-in), town manager, Town of Damariscotta
- Tora Johnson (call-in), chair, Division of Environmental & Biological Sciences, University of Maine, Machias; director and associate professor, GIS Lab & Service Center
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