Environmental Studies and Forestry

Demographics and risk of isolation due to sea level rise in the United States

K. Best, Q. He, et al.

This research delves into the alarming demographic disparities regarding isolation risks due to sea level rise in coastal areas of the U.S. It uncovers that Black and Hispanic communities, along with renters and seniors, face heightened vulnerabilities. Conducted by Kelsea Best, Qian He, Allison C. Reilly, Deb A. Niemeier, Mitchell Anderson, and Tom Logan, this study reveals significant social and economic inequalities as various sea level rise scenarios unfold.

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Abstract

This paper investigates the demographic disparities in the risk of isolation caused by sea level rise (SLR) in the coastal U.S. Using socio-demographic data and an isolation metric, the study identifies social and economic inequalities under various SLR scenarios (1–10 ft). Black and Hispanic populations face disproportionate isolation risks at intermediate SLR levels (4 ft and above), while renters and older adults consistently exhibit higher risks. These findings highlight significant inequities in the burdens associated with SLR.

Publisher

Nature Communications

Published On

Nov 30, 2023

Authors

Kelsea Best, Qian He, Allison C. Reilly, Deb A. Niemeier, Mitchell Anderson, Tom Logan

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