By 2045, the sea level in the Florida Keys will rise 15 inches, according to a projection by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As a result, the city of Key West—the economic powerhouse of Monroe County, Florida—would see more than 300 tidal flooding events per year within the lifetime of today’s 30-year mortgages.
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Encroaching Tides
Tidal flooding, driven by sea level rise, will dramatically increase in U.S. East and Gulf Coast communities over the next 30 years, with serious implications for property, infrastructure, and daily life in affected areas.
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Causes of Sea Level Rise: What the Science Tells Us
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Overwhelming Risk: Rethinking Flood Insurance in a World of Rising Seas
The cost of flood insurance does not accurately reflect the true flooding risks along our coasts, which are rapidly growing as sea level rise accelerates.
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Surviving and Thriving in the Face of Rising Seas
Many coastal communities face heightened risks from rising seas because of socioeconomic disparities. They deserve equitable funding to help prepare for flooding and storm surge.
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