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Why New Jersey is buying flood-prone homes
New Jersey is purchasing homes that sit in areas at high risk of flooding, taking the properties out of the market to reduce future damage and relocate residents out of harm's way. The programme reflects a growing strategy among US states facing repeated flood losses as seas rise and storms intensify, drawing attention to the costs of adapting to climate change.
Why now: Flooding risks and climate adaptation policies are receiving growing attention as extreme weather events increase.
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- Why New Jersey is buying flood-prone homes · Yale Climate Connections
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