The Case for Retreat (IMAGE)

University of Delaware

The Case for Retreat

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A new paper led by a A.R. Siders of the University of Delaware states that communities should plan for retreat in some cases from areas that are flood- or fire- or hurricane-prone and adjust their building codes and services as needed.

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