Louisiana’s New Climate Plan Prepares for Resilience and Retreat as Sea Level Rises – Inside Climate News
Article Synopsis – Louisiana has issued a report to help homeowners migrate inland as the seas continue to rise and land continues to sink throughout the delta. “Coastal erosion in Louisiana has been causing the state to lose about a football field of land every hour and a half, on average.” The report states, “Louisiana is in the midst of an existential crisis. Its response to this crisis can either lead to a prosperous renaissance or to a continued and sustained cycle of disaster and recovery.” To read the actual article click here.