A Quest to Protect Against Climate Change

Green Building & Design Magazine | May/June 2017

Flood Panel Offers Flood Protection and Education in a Time of Rising Sea Levels

Imagine facing the prospect of a flood. Now imagine facing that prospect every few days. Soon, it won’t take much twisting of the imagination. New research by Climate Central indicates that by 2045, coastal flooding from the Gulf of Mexico to the Northeast could occur three times a week. If coastal communities fail to adapt to climate change, heavy future impacts from rising seas are certain.

It’s time we brace ourselves. Literally.

Read the full article here: http://gbdmagazine.com/2017/flood-panel-offers-flood-protection-and-education-in-a-time-of-rising-sea-levels/

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