Sentences with phrase «reported in some coastal communities»

Damage and flooding was reported in some coastal communities that saw more than 500,000 people evacuate ahead of the storm.

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This question has become a political issue in other coastal states - notably North Carolina, where the state's Coastal Resources Commission issued a report, based on the latest computer models, advising coastal communities to plan for up to 39 inches of sea sea - level rise by 2100, well beyond historic norms.

In lieu of that, it means local communities — particularly coastal «hotspots» — must adopt ways to address ocean acidification using existing laws, according to a May 2011 report by Feely and other experts.

The EPI's Annual Report highlighted the vast regional differences in attainment across the country, particularly in parts of the North and in isolated coastal communities.

The National Research Council, the nation's top independent science advisory body, has issued «Reducing Coastal Risks on the East and Gulf Coasts» — a smart report that should be read by anyone — particularly elected officials — in a coastal community.

«Today's report recognizes that the livelihoods of people living in coastal communities, the sustainability of rich natural resources that support our economy and the security of residential, commercial and industrial assets are at great risk if we don't devise and implement plans to protect against, and recover from, the adverse effects associated with climate change.»

This activity report showcases a set of case studies that present the work of a wide range of financed and supported projects that make a case for further investment in marine protected areas to restore the health of oceanic and coastal ecosystems, strengthen resilience in the face of climate change, sustain fisheries and other economic activities, and improve the lives of the world's poorest communities.

This activity report presents 15 stories of community and indigenous initiatives working in coastal and marine ecosystems to deliver benefits across the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

These communities — the poor in coastal cities and on low - lying islands — are among the world's most vulnerable to climate change and the least able to marshal the resources to adapt, a new report finds.