Mother Jones: Two Navy Veterans, One Flooding District: Why Sea-Level Rise Matters in Kiggans vs. Luria
Rising seas threaten the region’s bases, and a tight House race could shape the response.
"...For over a decade, the coastal district, which encompasses Virginia Beach and Hampton Roads and borders Norfolk, has been on the frontline of climate change-induced sea-level rise, experiencing everything from “sunny-day” flooding to significant land sinking (making coastal areas even more vulnerable to flooding). Home to several of the nation’s largest military installations, and adjacent to the world’s largest naval facility Naval Station Norfolk, the region has been a flashpoint for what happens when rising tides potentially jeopardize military readiness. Or, as the Biden administration’s Department of Defense put it, Naval Station Norfolk is a “unique example of how the nation’s defense can be affected by the environment.” ..."
@ai6yr Pier understructure where all the utilities run, like shore power for the nuclear vessels, will likely flood as sea level rise continues.
Navy has been working sea level rise since the turn of the century. Congress twiddles thumbs.
Will look to see what Mother has to say.