Americans want sea level rise prep, not reaction

Inquirer: Sea level rise is happening. In the last century, it's gone up a foot in Delaware Bay, more along the Atlantic coast of New Jersey. That changes everything, from the height of the twice-daily tides to what happens in storms like Sandy, which swept the coast and left more than $70 billion in property damage. So should we prepare for more, or take our chances and simply react if it happens again? An overwhelming majority of Americans -- 82 percent of those surveyed -- opt for preparation,......

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