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High-tide flood risk is accelerating, putting coastal economies at risk

  • Written by Renee Collini, Coastal Climate Resilience Specialist, Mississippi State University
High-tide flood risk is accelerating, putting coastal economies at riskHigh-tide flooding has become a frequent problem in the Miami area.AP Photo/Lynne Sladky

As sea level rises, it can be easy to miss the subtlety of higher water. It’s much harder to overlook saltwater more frequently flooding streets, impeding daily life and making existing problems worse.

The frequency of high-tide flooding along the U.S....

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