Rosanna Xia delivers a talk at the Newport Beach Library, part of their Library Live Series.

In-person event. Held in Friends Room at Central Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue, Newport Beach, CA. Individual Ticket: General $35 (Discount on Individual ticket for members that are Book Collector $250 level and above – Ticket price: $30). Opportunity to buy a signed copy of the speakers’ publications at the event

Celebrated environmental journalist Rosanna Xia explores sea level rise along the West Coast, focusing on California’s coastline imperiled by the rising Pacific Ocean. Through human stories and ecological dramas, she delves into the impacts of engineered landscapes, development pressures, and activism shaping the coastline. Xia’s investigation spans from the Mexican border to the North Coast, highlighting the voices of various stakeholders advocating for climate-wise coastal stewardship. The narrative emphasizes the urgency of addressing climate change to secure a sustainable future for coastal communities in California. Rosanna Xia is an environmental reporter for the Los Angeles Times and was a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2020 for explanatory reporting.