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As seas rise, it is clear that traditional coastal defence approaches are unable to keep pace. Nature-based solutions offer considerable potential to protect coasts, people and biodiversity.
In principle, some portion of the shoreline is public land along virtually all US coasts. But these can sometimes overlap with private property interests, creating confusion and conflict.
Many coastal US cities are contending with increasingly frequent and severe tidal flooding as sea levels rise. Some are considering building seawalls, but this strategy is not simple or cheap.
How far will we go to protect high-risk beachfront property? New research suggests local councils are too willing to spend public money to protect private landowners from coastal climate change.
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Honorary Associate Professor, Australian National University
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IDPhD Student, School for Resource and Environmental Studies, Dalhousie University
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Director, Institute of Marine Sciences and Distinguished Professor of Earth & Planetary Sciences, University of California, Santa Cruz
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Legal Skills Professor and Director, Conservation Clinic, University of Florida College of Law, University of Florida
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Program Manager, Center for Aquatic Chemistry and Environment, Florida International University
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Faculty of Architecture and Institue of the Environement, Florida International University
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Postdoctoral Fellow in the Institute of Environment at FIU, Florida International University