Environmental
Apr. 23, 2013
Rising sea levels test limits of property law, land use policy
By 2100, waters could rise by more than 5 feet, putting billions of dollars worth of property at risk and raises a host of legal issues around property rights, natural resources, public beach access and local land use policy.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
It's a creeping problem that's only going to get worse in California. Over the past century, sea levels have risen close to 8 inches along the state's coast, but a much more dramatic upsurge is coming. By 2100, scientists expect that waters could be more than 5 feet higher than they are today, putting billions of dollars worth of property at risk of being permanently inundated or under constant threa...
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