Sea-level rises and storm surges don’t discriminate, but societal structures do.
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Local communities need to be warned more clearly and effectively if there is a threat of a storm surge and of coastal flooding.
As weather becomes more extreme, the value of coastal wetlands is increasing.
With climate change making more than 30,000 coastal properties potentially uninsurable within the next 25 years, government-led solutions should be fast-tracked.
Cities around the world, including Toronto, are building housing on flood plains knowing the risks in the era of climate change. Here’s why that will contribute to growing inequality in our cities.
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Associate Professor, Global Management Studies, Toronto Metropolitan University
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