California town preparing for sea level rise

A SPECIAL committee of California lawmakers gathered Tuesday in the seaside city of Encinitas to discuss sea-level rise and what needs to be done to protect coastal communities from devastating loss.

Flood projections keep getting worse, critical roads and infrastructure are mere feet from toppling into the sea, cities up and down the coast are paralysed by the difficult choices ahead – the reality check was bleak as scientists and local leaders shared what they’re up against with the Assembly’s Select Committee on Sea Level Rise and the California Economy.