Elevation Zero

When it comes to climate change, one thing is certain: our oceans are rising. And South Florida is expected to be among the first regions on Earth to experience the impact. In fact, some initial preparations are already underway. WLRN-Miami Herald News presents a series of stories about the effects of sea-level rise. The project is called “Elevation Zero: Rising Seas In South Florida." Click through the pages below to see our entire archive of Elevation Zero stories.

Too Much Sand: A Problem For Oregon Coastal Communities

Published November 12, 2015 at 1:12 PM EST

Some homeowners in Bayshore, Oregon, have to shovel out their driveways on windy days. (Chris Lehman, Northwest News Network)

Many people like to visit the coast to enjoy long walks on the beach. But when the sand on the beach threatens to overrun your house and your driveway, it might not seem quite so idyllic anymore.

Some Oregon coastal communities want to form a new type of governmental agency just to deal with the problem of too much sand. Chris Lehman from Here & Now contributor Northwest News Network in Oregon has the story.

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Chris Lehman, reporter at Northwest News Network. He tweets @capitolcurrents.