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- 1Burlington County included in new climate resiliency study●Burlington County part of new climate change resiliency study
Burlington County in New Jersey has been named as part of a new climate change resiliency study, according to the Courier-Post. The study will examine how the region can better prepare for climate-related impacts such as flooding and extreme weather. Details on the study's scope, funding and timeline have not yet been reported.
- 2Is South Carolina ready for a Category 5 hurricane?●Is SC ready for a Cat 5 hurricane? Here's how Charleston would prepare for a storm worse than Hugo.
Charleston officials and emergency planners are facing fresh questions about whether South Carolina could withstand a Category 5 hurricane, a storm stronger than Hugo, which devastated the state in 1989. The Post and Courier examined how the city would prepare and respond to a worst-case scenario, including evacuations, flooding defenses and infrastructure strain. The report is prompting discussion about the region's growing vulnerability as coastal development and climate risks increase.