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Navigating Flood Challenges in New Jersey
This chapter addresses the urgent concerns over flooding in New Jersey, featuring a public hearing where a resident voices her fears for her community's safety. It explores the resulting tensions between environmental regulations aimed at flood risk reduction and the interests of developers, all framed within the context of historical flooding disasters like Hurricane Sandy. Through the lens of local buyout initiatives and community engagement, the chapter highlights the emotional complexities and challenges faced by residents as they confront the realities of climate change.
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