New analysis discusses role of managed retreat as a climate change response (IMAGE)

University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

New analysis discusses role of managed retreat as a climate change response

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Managed retreat is the purposeful movement of people, buildings and infrastructure away from areas vulnerable to flooding, sea level rise or other climate change hazards. Used strategically, it can open the door to new possibilities.

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Mach, Siders.

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