Increasing Flood Risk Awareness Through A Real Estate Professional Training Program
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https://coast.noaa.gov/digitalcoast/training/flood-risk.html <-- link to article
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The EPA has released an interactive map showing projected sea level rise around hazardous waste facilities within estimated flood zones along the US coastline:

"Coastal flooding can increase the risk that hazardous waste management infrastructure or cleanup remedies will fail, putting people at risk of exposure to harmful chemicals. EPA developed this data visualization to educate and empower communities to better prepare and become more resilient to the potentially damaging effects of climate change."

: https://rcrapublicpreprod.epa.gov/rcra-public-web/action/posts/5

Climate Change And Crumbling Infrastructure Create A ‘Perfect Storm’ For Americans Living In Flood Zone
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https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/3978721-climate-change-and-crumbling-infrastructure-create-a-perfect-storm-for-americans-living-in-flood-zones/ <-- shared article
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-019-0437-5 <-- shared paper
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#Homes in #floodzones are overvalued by billions, study finds
Failure to account for #climatechange means low-income #homeowners could see their #homevalues plunge, 10% of market value disappear in coming years, a blow for those least able to withstand it

https://grist.org/housing/homes-in-flood-zones-are-overvalued-by-billions-study-finds/