Thousands of toxic or hazardous sites across the United States might flood as sea levels continue rising, a new report warns. Over 5,500 hazardous sites across the U.S. might be vulnerable to a 100-year flood before 2100, while at least 3,800 sites are projected to flood before 2050, according to ABC News.
The report’s abstract states that seven U.S. states — Louisiana, Florida, New Jersey, Texas, New York, California and Massachusetts — account for almost 80% of all at-risk sites.
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The article assumes a continued high level of greenhouse gas emissions and accelerating sea level rise throughout the years ahead.
The U.S. government’s Fifth National Climate Assessment projects that some coastal areas may experience a sea level rise of up to 16 inches within the next 25 years. In comparison, U.S. sea levels rose about 11 inches over the past 100 years combined, from 1920-2020.
