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Juneau, Alaska faces rising major floods
Original: ‘We’ve given up half our home’: Major floods on the rise in Juneau, Alaska
Juneau, Alaska is experiencing an increase in major flooding, with residents reporting they have effectively lost half their home to rising waters. The problem is linked to glacial changes in the region that are fueling repeated outburst floods, damaging property and forcing families to adapt. Local households describe shrinking living space and growing uncertainty, while the city continues to grapple with how to protect neighborhoods from floods that are becoming more frequent and severe.
Why now: Repeated major floods are disrupting residents' lives, drawing attention to climate-driven glacial flooding in Juneau.
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- ‘We’ve given up half our home’: Major floods on the rise in Juneau, Alaska · Yale Climate Connections
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