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What Happens When The Tides Get Higher

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Impact of Sea Level Rise on Coastal Communities

This chapter examines the effects of rising sea levels on eastern Gulf Coast communities under different emission scenarios, revealing severe inundation risks. It focuses on the socio-economic and ecological challenges faced by regions like Florida, southern Louisiana, and the Eastern Shore of Maryland due to climate change.

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