A new research article in Nature Water by Jesse D. Gourevitch and colleagues quantifies a $10.1 billion increase in flood insurance claims due to wetland loss since 1985, emphasizing the need for informed land-use policies. www.nature.com/articles/s44...
The economic value of wetlands in reducing riverine flood losses in the USA - Nature Water
Wetland conservation is an undervalued strategy for managing flood risk exacerbated by climate change. This study quantifies the impact of wetland loss on flood insurance claims across the USA, reveal...
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