Too Much High Tide.

• Position: Stateline - Brief Article

The Gulf of Mexico will continue to rise by more than 3 feet during the next century, according to several scientists in their report, "Confronting Climate Change in the Gulf Coast Region." This will drown the remaining wetlands, lead to more extreme rainfall and dry periods, and increase the risk of hurricanes, affecting agriculture, forestry, shipping and tourism. The scientists recommend switching from oil to...