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Flood Resilience

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public-health1 year ago

California Grapples with Worsening Bird Flu Crisis and Egg Shortage

Marin County's latest public health update covers a range of topics including the investigation of a possible bird flu case, National Influenza Vaccination Week, tsunami warnings, and the start of the Marin City Flood Resilience Project. The update also highlights World AIDS Day, emphasizing the importance of HIV prevention and treatment, and provides information on respiratory virus surveillance, noting increasing trends in COVID-19, influenza, and RSV cases. Residents are encouraged to stay informed and prepared for potential health and environmental challenges.

environment1 year ago

Coastal Cities at Risk: Sinking Land and Rising Seas Threaten Thousands

A study led by Virginia Tech projects that by 2050, one in 50 people in 32 coastal cities in the US could face significant flooding due to sinking land and sea-level rise, affecting up to 500,000 people and 1 in 35 properties. The research combines satellite data on land subsidence with sea-level rise projections, highlighting the short-term impact and racial and socioeconomic disparities in affected areas. The study emphasizes the need for comprehensive flood resiliency planning and management decisions, providing a call to action for policymakers.