Unchecked rising tides could sink state’s future for many

Name: Unchecked rising tides could sink state's future for many
Uploaded: 2021-03-29T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 4 min 32 s
Description: A recent study from Rutgers University suggests sea levels over the previous century have risen at a faster rate than ever. Following President Biden's lead, Rep. Frank Pallone put forth a bill that would set a goal of net zero greenhouse gas pollution no later than 2050, with an interim target of cutting pollution by 50% from 2005 levels no later than 2030.

The culprit: The water around the world is getting warmer and it's melting the ice, causing sea levels to rise.

David Cruz, Senior Political Correspondent/Anchor | March 29, 2021 | Energy & Environment

Along the Jersey coastline, there’s long been concern about rising sea levels. But a new study from Rutgers University sounds the alarm — it finds sea levels are currently rising at a rate not seen in 2,000 years and South Jersey is particularly vulnerable to the effects.

Lead funding for Peril and Promise is provided by Dr. P. Roy Vagelos and Diana T. Vagelos. Major support is provided by Marc Haas Foundation and Sue and Edgar Wachenheim, III.

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David Cruz

Senior Political Correspondent/Anchor

Senior Correspondent David Cruz is the moderator of Chat Box and Reporters Roundtable. He's been a member of the NJ Spotlight News team since 2011 and has been covering New Jersey's biggest stories for almost 30 years. He's been a reporter and moderator of public affairs programs on television, radio and digital platforms for WBGO and WNYC radio and is the former editor in chief of the Hudson Reporter Newspaper group.

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