Hawaii and Climate Change: Rising Sea
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https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/hawaiis-beaches-disappearing-due-climate-change/story?id=80875435
https://www.hawaii.edu/news/2021/06/02/high-wave-flooding-west-maui/
Sea levels are expected to rise 3+ feet by 2030 in Maui, Hawaii. This is called Climate Change: Rising Sea levels. It is primary caused by an excess of Carbon Dioxide in the atmosphere, as caused by pollution from factories, vehicles, and livestock that melts polar ice by increasing water temperatures in a “Green house effect” (multiplying temperatures).
The Kingdom of Niihau has suggested the building of a Lava Rock Barrier at sea near the islands affected. This would be built using local resources (Lava) from the Big Island of Hawaii. The barrier would deflect most incoming waves from reaching the shores. It would be built in a maze pattern so boats (and submarines) can enter and exit. On the shores are currently temporary sand-bag barriers and sea walls. Building on higher foundations is an option for houses and hotels. The Barrier would be cost-effective if built locally or via volunteers. It should be at least 20 feet thick and stackable on top.
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