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Rising seas and storms reshape U.S. coastal communities

United States2026-09-16Coastal erosion

Rising ocean levels, stronger storms, and persistent erosion are forcing American coastal communities to make difficult choices about their future, according to a PBS NewsHour report from September 16, 2026. The pattern of coastal reshaping reflects accelerating climate impacts on population centers.

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Ocean at the front door: Coastal communities battle erosion

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Rising seas, stronger storms and relentless erosion are reshaping America's coastlines and forcing communities to make difficult choices. Special correspondent Ben Tracy of Climate Central has the story of two Atlantic coast communities grappling with erosion. It's part of our Tipping Point series.