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Rising Seas Could Encircle New Orleans by the End of This Century

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A new perspective paper warns that sea level rise, wetland loss, and subsidence could leave New Orleans increasingly surrounded by water within decades. The authors argue the city may ultimately require a managed retreat, while Louisiana’s coastal restoration efforts and levee defenses face growing limits. [e360.yale.edu]

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