Hawaii`s Famous Waikiki Beach Could Soon Be Underwater Thanks to Climate Change
(World News Science)

Hawaiian lawmakers are taking proactive measures to tackle the effects of climate change before it´s too late in a new bid to redevelop Honolulu´s famous Waikiki Beach to protect residents from projected future flooding. Hawaii has seen over half a foot (15 centimeters) rise in sea level over the last few decades and that rises is `quickly accelerating,` the legislation notes, adding that data shows Honolulu may see regular flooding in its urban center in as little as 15 years,...