Louisiana's Governor Has Declared a State of Emergency

4.30.17, 7:00 PM EDT by Aryan Mahyar

Louisiana's low-lying coastlands are being devoured by rising sea levels. Every hour, a space the size of one football field is eliminated from Louisiana's coast. It's a terrifying reality for families who have lived in these lands for years, and a reminder  that climate change is already altering life in the United States.

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