PolicyMonday, September 28, 2026The Guardian
Concern mounts over slow-moving, planetary-scale ‘Kelvin’ wave heading for California
A Kelvin wave, exacerbated by El Niño, is moving toward California and may increase sea levels by up to a foot, raising alarms among scientists and policymakers regarding potential coastal impacts. Immediate action and planning are needed to mitigate risks associated with this warming ocean phenomenon.
