I was glad to see the Feb. 18 Metro article “As the world warms and sea levels rise, Annapolis is facing more flooding,” about flooding in downtown Annapolis and the city’s efforts to adapt to rising seas. The Department of Public Works is planning to build pumping stations to mitigate flood risks 10 years into the future. I know the Department of Public Works and downtown business owners are thinking about life after 2030 — how could they not? Perhaps they are considering one of the hardest questions of the Anthropocene: When is it time to cut our losses and retreat? We are not helpless against the rising tides of Annapolis.

Source: Washington Post February 27, 2019 20:07 UTC