Sea Levels

• Earth facing dire sea level rise — up to 20m — even if climate goals met

  Time is running out to prevent sea levels from rising to dangerous levels, which could displace hundreds of millions of people living in coastal areas, a report warns.

  Environment

  Nov 17, 2023
  
• Climate mitigation plan for Chignecto Isthmus needs to be prioritized: N.B. and N.S. mayors

  Experts have warned of climate threats to the Chignecto Isthmus, which connects Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Projections suggest the isthmus could be at flood risk by 2100.

  Environment

  Jan 8, 2023
  
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• Experts say ecological angle needs to be considered in protecting Chignecto Isthmus

  "Under climate change, we never have no risk," says Sabine Dietz, the executive director of CLIMAtlantic. "Sea level rise isn't just going to stop."

  Environment

  Mar 27, 2022
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• Dikes to protect N.S.-N.B. link from flooding expected to cost hundreds of millions

  A study looking at options to save the land link between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick from climate-related flooding pegs costs between $189 million and just over $300 million.

  Canada

  Mar 18, 2022
• Canadian scientist examines melting Antarctic glacier, potential sea level rise

  As the data is collected, some scientists question whether there's really much for Canadian coastal residents to worry about at this stage.

  Environment

  Jan 23, 2022
• ‘Climate migrants’: Report warns 200 million could be pushed out of homes by 2050

  The report also warns that planning is needed both in the areas where people will move to, and in the areas they leave to help those who remain.

  Environment

  Sep 13, 2021
• 300 million people currently live in areas threatened by rising sea levels, study finds

  China contains the largest affected population, followed by Bangladesh, India, Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand. 

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2019
• Greenland’s major glacier sees ‘temporary’ growth, but its future remains bleak

  Researchers say it would be a "grave mistake" to see the shift as contradicting climate change science.

  Environment

  Mar 26, 2019
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• Ottawa to assess impact of climate change on Nova Scotia’s land link to Canada

  Ottawa is spending $350,000 to study a critical transportation link connecting New Brunswick and Nova Scotia that could be washed away by rising sea levels and storm surges.

  Environment

  May 14, 2018
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• Danielle Smith: Canadian climatologist wins a victory for common sense

  The modern inquisition tactic is something known as a “strategic lawsuit against public participation,” or SLAPP lawsuit.

  Environment

  Feb 15, 2018