The article discusses the urgent need for improved coastal infrastructure in California due to increasing storm activity from climate change, as exemplified by the Santa Cruz Municipal Wharf collapse. It advocates for the implementation of green infrastructure, like living shorelines, as a more effective remedy against erosion than traditional sea walls. The article also critiques the California Redemption Value system as misleading, arguing that deposits on recycling should be recognized as a fee or tax due to the difficulty of reclaiming those amounts. Furthermore, it highlights how local taxes exacerbate electricity costs for residents.
Given the heightened presence of storm activity off of California's coast due to climate change, Santa Cruz's Municipal Wharf collapse illustrates the dangers of doing nothing to improve coastal infrastructure.
Implementing living shorelines can reduce erosion better than sea walls. Santa Cruz has asked community members to report any observed wharf debris.
One is charged from 5 cents to 25 cents per container (can, bottle or box) and one is supposed to be able to reclaim that amount when the container is recycled.
Local taxes compound high electricity bills, creating a financial strain for residents already facing high living costs in California.
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