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Coastal Cities Should be Acting to Address Sea Level Rise

"Municipalities, with state and federal help, should prioritize and incentivize flood-proofing of homes, neighborhoods, and key infrastructure; curtail development in areas subject to tidal flooding; consider the risks and benefits of adaptation measures such as sea walls and natural buffers; and develop long-term plans based on the best available science." - excerpt from the report Encroaching Tides from the Union of Concerned Scientists.

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