City by the Rising Sea: Climate change and Newport's mansions

Rhode Island Report

English - May 23, 2024 00:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
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The City by the Sea is known for its history. It's also on the front lines of climate change. Some of Rhode Island's biggest tourist attractions – Newport's mansions and other historic properties – are increasingly impacted by rising sea levels and extreme weather. Rhode Island PBS Weekly reporter Pamela Watts and Preservation Society of Newport County director of museum affairs Leslie Jones join Ed to discuss this issue. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected].

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