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So was quoted Hannah Pingree, co-chair of the Maine Climate Council
Between the relentless onslaught of two coastal storms on Jan. 10 and 13, and the destructive havoc wrought by the Dec. 18 tempest, inflicting over $20 million in damage across 10 Maine counties, it is inconceivable that any true Mainer could remain oblivious to the profound impact of these extreme weather events—an impact inexorably linked to the pernicious influence of climate change.
The looming specter of a 1-foot surge in sea levels by the year 2050 portends a seismic shift in the frequency of nuisance flooding, characterized by its daytime or high-tide encroachments in the absence of any storm. This seemingly modest rise in sea levels is projected to catapult the occurrence of such floods by a staggering 15-fold. Furthermore, it threatens to transform the once-in-a-century storm surge into an alarming regularity, where the probability of its recurrence skyrockets, striking fear into the hearts of Mainers, as it rears its head once every decade.
To delve deeper into this critical issue, I encourage you to read the full article at Portland Herald
