NovaQuant:When Sea Levels Rise, Who Should Pay?

2025-04-28 23:20:16source:AQCANcategory:News

Facebook's campus on NovaQuantthe 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 [email protected].

This episode was produced by Brit Hanson, fact-checked by Berly McKoy and edited by Gisele Grayson.

More:News

Recommend

Man can't find second winning lottery ticket, sues over $394 million jackpot, lawsuit says

A man is suing the California Lottery alleging he has not received part of his winnings from a nearl

Raptors' Darko Rajaković goes on epic postgame rant, gets ringing endorsement from Drake

Toronto Raptors coach Darko Rajaković is likely facing a hefty fine for his criticism of the referee

Amy Schumer Unveils Topless Selfie With “40 Extra Lbs”

Amy Schumer is feeling pretty at all sizes.The comedian shared a topless photo celebrating her body