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Study: New Orleans faces future its levees may not be able to handle as seas rise and land sinks

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Study: New Orleans faces future its levees may not be able to handle as seas rise and land sinks

A Nature Sustainability study argues that New Orleans should start packing its bags as rising seas, sinking land, and disappearing wetlands increase the city's risk. Studies confirm what Hurricane Katrina taught us. New Orleans already has a fascinating and entertaining system of levees and defenses…

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Study: New Orleans faces future its levees may not be able to handle as seas rise and land sinks · Dumpster Fire