sea level rise Archives - Circle of Blue

Building Bigger Walls in San Francisco Bay to Hold Back Rising Waters

by Brett Walton March 11, 2020December 8, 2020

Spurred by a recent change in federal flood zone maps and a desire to prepare for rising seas, Foster City is in the process of raising its levees.

Rising Seas Threaten Tens of Millions More People with Inundation, Study Says. Even That May Underestimate the Impact

by Brett Walton November 1, 2019November 25, 2019

Virginia Officials Recognize Groundwater Pumping Allows Sea To Rush In

by Brett Walton October 21, 2016June 18, 2018

Climate Change Will Cripple Coastal Septic Systems

by Brett Walton September 22, 2016September 10, 2019

Challenged By Drought, Fire, Earthquake, and Flood, California Departs On New Path

by Keith Schneider June 22, 2015August 23, 2016

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What Is the IPCC Telling Policymakers About Climate Change and Water?

by Brett Walton September 27, 2013September 27, 2013

Groundwater, Water News

U.S. Groundwater Losses Between 1900-2008: Enough To Fill Lake Erie Twice

by Brett Walton May 16, 2013January 22, 2016

The Stream, Water & Energy

The Stream, April 17: Vietnam Farms and Dams Compete for Water Amid Drought

by Codi Kozacek April 17, 2013May 13, 2013

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Peter Gleick: (Mis)Understanding Sea-Level Rise (SLR) and Climate Impacts

by Dr. Peter Gleick February 26, 2013March 18, 2015

The Stream, December 26: China’s Big Desalination Plans

by Codi Kozacek December 26, 2012December 26, 2012

The Stream, October 5: Drought Compounds Humanitarian Crisis in Sahel

by Codi Kozacek October 5, 2012October 12, 2012

Great Lakes, The Stream

The Stream, September 11: Great Lakes Week and Reframing the Climate Debate

by Allison Voglesong September 11, 2012July 14, 2014

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The Great Lakes Are Wasting a Massive Source of Clean Energy

The Great Lakes Are Wasting a Massive Source of Clean Energy

Huge potential gains from using waste heat from sewers, data centers, and power plants.

March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

In Search of ‘Earned Hope’ on the Colorado River: A Conversation with Photographer Pete McBride

In Search of ‘Earned Hope’ on the Colorado River: A Conversation with Photographer Pete McBride

New book details McBride’s lifelong love affair with his “backyard river.”

March 18, 2026March 18, 2026

Great Lakes States Face a Data Center Governance Gap

Great Lakes States Face a Data Center Governance Gap

New regional guides navigate environmental and regulatory blind spots surrounding the AI infrastructure boom.

March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

From Pre-Civil War to Present, U.S. Drinking Water Pipes Show a Range of Ages

From Pre-Civil War to Present, U.S. Drinking Water Pipes Show a Range of Ages

Replacing water mains is one of the largest infrastructure budget items for many U.S. water utilities.

March 11, 2026

Great Lakes Water Funding Faces a Critical Year in Congress

Great Lakes Water Funding Faces a Critical Year in Congress

Expiring funding for federal programs and agency cuts threaten drinking water quality, research, and restoration work

March 10, 2026March 11, 2026

Enbridge paid police to protect one pipeline. Now it wants to do it again in Wisconsin.

Enbridge paid police to protect one pipeline. Now it wants to do it again in Wisconsin.

The Bad River Band is fighting to stop Line 5 and protect its watershed. Meanwhile, local sheriffs are already tallying the cost of riot gear.

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Bayer’s All-Out Campaign to Protect Roundup

Bayer’s All-Out Campaign to Protect Roundup

A global chemical giant fights to shield glyphosate from liability.

March 9, 2026March 10, 2026

Consumers Warns Michigan: Dams Could be Torn Down Unless Utility Sells Them

Consumers Warns Michigan: Dams Could be Torn Down Unless Utility Sells Them

March 5, 2026March 5, 2026