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Potential abandonment of a NJ neighborhood linked to sea-level rise and flood insurance

Climate Change, Coastal Planning, Hazard-ResilienceBy Director January 9, 2014

New Jersey is offering about $9.4 million to buy out 33 homeowners in a vulnerable part of New Jersey. Many of the homes for which the offer is extended were destroyed or severely damaged by Sandy. The article notes apparent unanimous support for the buyout by owners of the affected properties. This stems in part…

Understanding the difference between weather and climate

Climate Change, Florida Sea GrantBy Director January 7, 2014

Here’s a word of caution about attributing any particular weather event to climate change. We’ve all seen stories in the popular press about weather events over the past few years, like the recent cold snaps, and how they may be some indication of climate change. In fact, it’s easy to find news and opinion articles…