In Our Backyard No. 5: Sea level rise means life on California’s beaches is ending up on the rocks

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In Our Backyard No. 5: Sea level rise means life on California’s beaches is ending up on the rocks

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Published on May 20, 2021, 12:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:35:11

Episode Description

Scientists say that all 800 miles of California beaches may disappear in the next 80 years because of sea level rise caused by climate change. Scientists say large-scale interventions will be required to save them. Warren Olney finds that current practices are making things worse rather than better. 

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A monthly reality-check on the issues Americans care about most. Host Warren Olney draws on his decades of experience to explore the people and issues shaping – and disrupting - our world. How did everything change so fast? Where are we headed? The conversations are informal, edgy and always informative. If Warren's asking, you want to know the answer.