Rising Sea Levels Leave Public Housing Residents Struggling with Mold – Popular Scientist
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Article Synopsis – Public housing developments, which are already underfunded across the country, are seeing an increase in mold development as the climate crisis brings more flooding. The conditions that promote mold growth- “increased rainfall, coastal flooding, and the intensity and frequency of hurricanes”- are becoming more prevalent as the effects of climate change intensify. According to experts, priority should be placed on updating flood maps and building resilient infrastructure. To read the actual article click here.