NC Coastal Tourism Threatened by Salty Tap Water

A deserted North Carolina beach with a sign in the sand reading "Where is everybody?" under a partly cloudy sky.

Rising sea levels, a pressing consequence of climate change, are introducing unexpected challenges for North Carolina’s coastal tourism industry. A recent study published in Water Resources Research has revealed a troubling connection between tap water salinity and declining overnight stays in the state’s coastal accommodations. The Problem: Saltwater Intrusion into Aquifers The intrusion of saltwater … Read more