In the last two years, 384,000 more people moved into than out of counties that are vulnerable to flooding — including many beach spots along Florida’s vulnerable coasts — representing an increase of more than 100%, according to Redfin data.
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U.S. Coastline to See Up to a Foot of Sea Level Rise by 2050
The United States is expected to experience as much sea level rise by the year 2050 as it witnessed in the previous hundred years. That’s according to a NOAA-led report updating sea level rise decision-support information for the U.S. released today in partnership with half a dozen other federal agencies. The Sea Level Rise Technical… Continue reading U.S. Coastline to See Up to a Foot of Sea Level Rise by 2050
R Street Institute Study Calls for A Stop in Development in Flood-Prone Regions
The threat of sea-level rise should force policymakers to rethink policies that encourage development in flood-prone regions, like the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). In a new policy study, R Street Director of Finance, Insurance and Trade R.J. Lehmann makes the case that the NFIP should cease writing coverage for new construction in 100-year floodplains… Continue reading R Street Institute Study Calls for A Stop in Development in Flood-Prone Regions