Measuring the Costs of Preparing for Rising Seas – Herald Net

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Article Synopsis – A new report estimates it would cost $400 billion in the next 20 years to build seawalls along the coasts of the U.S., “an amount that would nearly rival what was spent to build the interstate highway system”. Of course, the costs if we do not begin to protect our coastlines are expected be even greater. To read the actual article click here.

By Sharon Gray July 8, 2019 Newsletter