Sentences with phrase «many major coastal cities»

Major coastal cities typical for job migration are close behind as leaders in the industry, but their success may be due more to a large population and generally successful diversified economy.

Indeed, NWS meteorologists had data on Monday that indicated major coastal cities could be spared, but decided not to update their forecast because they did not want to confuse the public.

«We are a Great Lakes region, with two major coastal cities and a numerous waterfront communities that share access to 95 % of North America's fresh water», said Jill Jedlicka, Executive Director of Buffalo Niagara Riverkeeper.

Similar adaptation projects will most likely be needed in other major coastal cities.

Avoid the famous town beaches — those huge stretches of sand only 10 - 15 minutes drive away from Languedoc's major coastal cities of Montpellier, Béziers, Narbonne and Perpignan.

Mackay is one of Queensland's major coastal cities with a cosmopolitan lifestyle complemented by a charming, country character.

«Our results show that the currently attainable carbon resources are sufficient to eliminate the Antarctic ice sheet, and that major coastal cities are threatened at much lower amounts of cumulative emissions.

In fact, many major coastal cities with populations of more than 10 million people are already under threat.

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Melting of the Greenland ice sheet could ultimately threaten many of the world's major coastal cities because of the sea level rise it would cause globally.

It conjures up the image of massive tidal waves consuming major coastal cities.

Countless articles assured us that the seas were rising and would swamp major coastal cities, that all the polar bears were drowning, and that every natural climate event from hurricanes to tornadoes was caused by global warming.

by 2100, which would flood major coastal cities and submerge some small island countries, causing untold devastation.

Latin American investors have been active here, but historically they focused on residential properties in major coastal cities like Miami.

Not exact matches

Throw into the mix the proximity of so many major cities to the coast and it's no surprise that climate change - related flooding is estimated to cost the world's 136 largest coastal cities US$ 52billion per year by 2050.

The list of most - trafficked international airports is full of the usual suspects — large coastal cities and major airline hubs.

Building in coastal cities: «We have to learn how to live with water» After hurricanes in Texas and Florida cause flooding in major cities,...

Stationed near the major ports of Australia's coastal cities are a group of closely monitored beehives designed to detect the varroa mite parasite that has the potential to decimate bee populations.

Moderate to major coastal flooding is expected in the city late - Friday, as a nor» easter is bringing in heavy rain and gusty winds that could slam low - lying areas and impact the Friday evening commute.

Several coastal states saw cases not far from major cities.

Canyons that are located close to major coastal towns and cities, such as the Lisbon Canyon offshore Portugal, or the Blanes Canyon offshore Barcelona, can funnel litter straight to water depths of 4,500 m or more.»

That order of sea level rise would result in the loss of hundreds of historical coastal cities worldwide with incalculable economic consequences, create hundreds of millions of global warming refugees from highly - populated low - lying areas, and thus likely cause major international conflicts.

If ice sheet disintegration reaches a point such that the dynamics and momentum of the process take over, at that point reducing greenhouse gases may be unable to prevent major ice sheet mass loss, sea level rise of many meters, and worldwide loss of coastal cities — a consequence that is irreversible for practical purposes.

According to a new study, if oceans continue to change at an insanely fast rate, by 2100, sea levels will rise high enough to cause major problems for coastal cities.

Vancouver is a coastal city and major seaport located in the Lower Mainland of south - western British Columbia, Canada.

The IPPR highlights that educational inequality is not just an issue for satellite and coastal towns, with schools in major northern cities including Liverpool and Leeds struggling to raise the attainment gap.

The hotel is minutes from the thriving financial district; close to the huge Soho Mall with high - end luxury shops (think Louis Vuitton and Gucci); about a 20 - minute walk to the Cinta Costera (a scenic, two - mile - long pedestrian and bicycle coastal path running beside a major highway / street from the Hard Rock Café to the fish market adjacent to Casco Viejo, Panama City's old town); and a short Uber or cab ride away from Casco Viejo's charming outdoor cafés, restaurants, bars, galleries and shops.

Language: English is very prevalent in Spain with many people speaking good English in the major tourist cities (Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, and Seville) and it is especially widely spoken in the South and at major coastal resorts.

I remember a handful of people telling me to not go to Mexico City because our national news — owned and operated by only two major corporations — headlined how two Canadians were killed on some coastal resort.

The major location of design and construction in the Spanish Colonial Revival style was California, especially in the coastal cities.

The extensive partnership is an especially good deal for coastal cardholders, since many of the international airlines only fly out of major U.S. cities, such as San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York.

Home to the annual Caloundra Music Festival, this quaint beachside village offers a peaceful getaway and is much - loved by devoted holidaymakers for its exquisite scenery, close proximity to major cities, plethora of beaches, and laid - back coastal vibe.

Place this legacy within Israel's geographic location at the nexus of ancient European, Arabian, Middle Eastern, and north African civilizations, then add a coastal climate more temperate than inland Jerusalem, and you get a city that — much like Beirut, barely 100 miles to the north — quickly developed into a major hub of contemporary art.

As we have seen in Flint, it seems like many people will start having to be seriously harmed by sea levels rising in coastal cities (e.g. major power plants in California being submerged) in order for change to be implemented.

The document covers four main topics: major roles for gender, youth and business; adaptation: infrastructure, slums and deserts; how coastal cities face up to climate change; and enhancing and spreading awareness of climate change.

But popular visitor destinations were at risk, with major cities in coastal areas expected to face more frequent flooding in coming years, while Australia's «Red Centre» region could experience more than 100 days annually above 35 °C by 2030, it found.

But popular visitor destinations were at risk, with major cities in coastal areas expected to face more frequent flooding in coming years, while Australia's «Red Centre» region could experience more than 100 days annually above 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit) by 2030, it found.

Abundant offshore wind resources have the potential to supply immense quantities of renewable energy to major U.S. coastal cities, such as New York City, Boston, and Los Angeles.

Because much of humanity, including many residents of the world's major cities like Kolkata (Calcutta), London, Shanghai, and Washington, DC, are located in vulnerable coastal areas, hundreds of millions of people are directly at risk.

Rosenzweig, C., W. D. Solecki, R. Blake, M. Bowman, C. Faris, V. Gornitz, R. Horton, K. Jacob, A. LeBlanc, R. Leichenko, M. Linkin, D. Major, M. O'Grady, L. Patrick, E. Sussman, G. Yohe, and R. Zimmerman, 2011: Developing coastal adaptation to climate change in the New York City infrastructure - shed: Process, approach, tools, and strategies.

That order of sea level rise would result in the loss of hundreds of historical coastal cities worldwide with incalculable economic consequences, create hundreds of millions of global warming refugees from highly - populated low - lying areas, and thus likely cause major international conflicts.

The cities» lawsuits allege — supported by modern climate science — that major oil and natural gas companies contribute substantially to global warming by extracting and using fossil fuels, which emit massive quantities of heat - trapping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, causing ocean waters to warm and ice sheets to melt, and thus, sea levels to rise, endangering coastal communities.

If ice sheet disintegration reaches a point such that the dynamics and momentum of the process take over, at that point reducing greenhouse gases may be unable to prevent major ice sheet mass loss, sea level rise of many meters, and worldwide loss of coastal cities — a consequence that is irreversible for practical purposes.

The rising sea level could pose a major threat to coastal cities — some of which are already affected by higher tides.

Due to its location between bodies of water and the low coastal plains, Miami is the most likely of any major city to get hit by a hurricane.

With major metropolitan areas up and down the state's vast coastal and inland boundaries, there are numerous cities where the job market is literally flooded with openings.