Far-Sighted Adaptation to Rising Seas is Blocked by Just Fixing Eroded Beaches – The Conversation
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Article Synopsis – A new analysis has determined that short-term actions to adapt to coastal flooding, like building seawalls and redesigning roads, can actually increase risks to lives and property. “Market forces and public risk reduction policies reduce incentives for communities to make long-term plans for retreating from the shore”, and may inhibit successful adaptation. To read the actual article click here.