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Todd Gross sounds the alarm
A warning about future flooding can sound distant until familiar city names enter the conversation. Meteorologist Todd Gross says several U.S. communities could face serious trouble as sea levels rise and climate-related flood risks grow.
Gross pointed to places including New Orleans, Miami, Galveston, Atlantic City, and parts of New York City. His warning comes as a new United Nations Environment Programme report examines the growing risks associated with exceeding 1.5°C of global warming.
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Todd Gross puts New Orleans first
Meteorologist Todd Gross says New Orleans stands out as the biggest concern on his list. The city already depends on levees, floodwalls, pumps, and drainage systems to manage water in a low-lying coastal setting.
Gross argued that future sea level rise could force difficult choices about how New Orleans adapts. His comments reflect his own assessment, not an official government projection that New Orleans will need to relocate.
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Todd Gross turns attention to Miami
Meteorologist Todd Gross also singled out Miami, where rising seas and tidal flooding are already major planning concerns. South Florida faces additional challenges because water can move through its porous limestone…