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Floods are nothing new. But as they worsen, a Lewis & Clark expert advocates for modernizing flood insurance.
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"Floods are nothing new. But as they worsen, a Lewis & Clark expert advocates for modernizing flood insurance."
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The HillMedia URL:
https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/4075951-its-time-to-modernize-flood-insurance-we-cant-not-afford-to/Date:
2023/07/02Summary:
Climate change is causing more extreme weather events, which is increasing flooding – with devastating environmental and economic effects. Lewis & Clark Professor Daniel J. Rohlf argues that improving protections for floodplains will help recover endangered species, better protect people and communities, and save taxpayers money.