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Rising seas threaten California beach town and rail line
Original: Sea level rise is reshaping a California beach town and threatening a key rail line
Sea level rise is reshaping a California beach community and putting a key rail line at risk, according to ABC News. The report highlights how coastal erosion and encroaching water are forcing the town to confront difficult choices about protecting homes, beaches and critical transport infrastructure. The story reflects broader concerns along the California coast, where rising oceans threaten roads, railways and shoreline communities that may require expensive managed retreat or defensive projects.
Why now: Growing concern over climate-driven coastal erosion and the vulnerability of critical West Coast transport infrastructure.
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- Sea level rise is reshaping a California beach town and threatening a key rail line · ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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