Flood Risks to Low-Income Homes to Triple by 2050

Flood Risks to Low-Income Homes to Triple by 2050

3 years ago
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https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/flood-risks-to-low-income-homes-to-triple-by-2050/

The risk of coastal floods damaging or destroying low-income homes will triple over the next 30 years as rising tides and storm surges encroach on low-lying developed areas, according to new findings from the nonprofits Climate Central and National Housing Trust.

By 2050, researchers say, more than 25,000 affordable housing units are expected to see coastal flooding at least once in a typical year — up from 7,700 just 20 years ago, with the largest number of at-risk housing units in three states: New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts.