The first detailed survey performed by New South Wales state government, evaluating endangered coastline shows that more than 1660 homes near Newcastle and Wyong are at risk from rising sea levels due to climate change.  The report’s first phase aerial mapping shows homes, buildings, 73 kilometers of road and 164 square kilometers of residentially zoned land to be less than 1 meter above current sea level. The report observed that climate change must be factored into future building plans and regional development along the coast.

Our gratitude, New South Wales government, for your research on the effects of climate change on residents. May this new information and awareness generate further action to curb global warming and ensure the safety of our future generations. 

http://www.smh.com.au/news/environment/report-counts-homes-that-will-go-under/2008/05/23/1211183103034.html