Nova Scotia abandons Coastal Protection Act, releases flawed hazard map amid public resistance.
Nova Scotia, facing increased sea level rise, has decided against the Coastal Protection Act, instead releasing a coastal hazard map with design flaws and a disclaimer. Public resistance to flood risk mapping, linked to concerns over property values, has led to the withdrawal or modification of such maps in Canada. Despite the challenges of climate change adaptation, flood risk mapping remains a crucial tool for addressing these issues.
March 07, 2024
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