Current:Home > FinanceWhen Sea Levels Rise, Who Should Pay? -WealthMap Solutions
When Sea Levels Rise, Who Should Pay?
Charles H. Sloan View
Date:2025-04-11 10:31:24
Facebook's campus on the shoreline of San Francisco Bay is at risk from rising sea levels. So is a nearby low-income community. That's raising questions about who should be paying for climate change. Taxpayers or private landowners (in this case, some of the world's largest tech companies) with waterfront property? NPR climate correspondent Lauren Sommer explains in the first of two episodes.
For more on this story, including pictures and videos, click here.
Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.
This episode was produced by Brit Hanson, fact-checked by Berly McKoy and edited by Gisele Grayson.
veryGood! (75)
Related
- Gen. Mark Milley's security detail and security clearance revoked, Pentagon says
- Abi Carter is the newest 'American Idol' winner: Look back at her best moments this season
- China sanctions former US lawmaker who supported Taiwan
- Soldiers' drawings — including depiction of possible hanging of Napoleon — found on 18th century castle door
- Warm inflation data keep S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq under wraps before Fed meeting next week
- Will America lose Red Lobster? Changing times bring sea change to menu, history, outlook
- Lawsuit says ex-Officer Chauvin kneeled on woman’s neck, just as he did when he killed George Floyd
- Shop 70% Off Zappos, 70% Off Kate Spade, 70% Off Adidas, 20% Off Tatcha & Memorial Day Deals
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Hi Hi!
- How to get a free 6-piece chicken nugget from McDonald's this Wednesday
Ranking
- Who are the most valuable sports franchises? Forbes releases new list of top 50 teams
- Oregon man charged in the deaths of 3 women may be linked to more killings: Authorities
- Taylor Swift's Entire Dress Coming Off During Concert Proves She Can Do It With a Wardrobe Malfunction
- Miss USA resignations: Can nondisclosure agreements be used to silence people?
- Man can't find second winning lottery ticket, sues over $394 million jackpot, lawsuit says
- Wordle, the daily obsession of millions
- From London to Los Angeles, many Iranians overseas cheer, and fear, after president’s death
- Tornadoes wreak havoc in Iowa, killing multiple people and leveling buildings: See photos
Recommendation
In ‘Nickel Boys,’ striving for a new way to see
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of 2003 sexual assault in lawsuit
The bodies of 4 men and 2 women were found strangled, piled up in Mexican resort of Acapulco
Summer House's Lindsay Hubbard Reveals If She's Dating Again 9 Months After Carl Radke Breakup
Who are the most valuable sports franchises? Forbes releases new list of top 50 teams
'The Substance' gets a standing ovation at Cannes: What to know about Demi Moore's new movie
Mauricio Pochettino leaves Chelsea after one year as manager of the Premier League club
Iran’s supreme leader to preside over funeral for president and others killed in helicopter crash