In 1995, the New York Times predicted most east coast beaches would be gone by 2020.
Scientists Say Earth’s Warming Could Set Off Wide Disruptions – The New York Times
In 2013, Barack Obama said sea level rise threatened US cities, not long before he purchased a $15 million beachfront home.
The beach at Provincetown north of Obama’s mansion has grown since 1995.
“24% of the world’s sandy beaches are eroding at rates exceeding 0.5?m/yr, while 28% are accreting and 48% are stable.”