Miami and New Orleans face greater sea-level threat than already feared

Twin studies reveal that 'acceleration' of sea-level rise under way, leaving southern US cities in even greater perilCoastal cities in the southern US, including Miami, Houston and New Orleans, are in even greater peril from sea-level rise than scientists already feared, according to new analysis.What experts are calling a dramatic surge in ocean levels has taken place along the US south-eastern and Gulf of Mexico coastline since 2010, one study suggests, an increase of almost 5in (12.7cm). Continue reading...