Managed Retreat: When Climate Hits Home

Published: Dec. 23, 2021, 8:01 a.m.

Southeastern Virginia currently experiences the fastest rate of sea level rise on the Atlantic seaboard, and that\u2019s only projected to accelerate. For many neighborhoods, it\u2019s not a question of if they will go underwater, but when. On the west coast, between $8 billion and $10 billion of existing property in California is likely to be underwater by 2050, with an additional $6 billion to $10 billion at risk during high tides. Increasingly, local and regional governments are considering \u2013 and starting \u2013 buyouts of flood-prone properties.\xa0\nHow will we manage the homes, farms, naval bases and infrastructure destined to go under water? How do federal and private insurance programs hamper or help moves away from climate-disrupted regions? And what are the equity issues with managed retreat?\nFor transcripts and other information, visit: https://www.climateone.org/watch-and-listen/podcasts\xa0\nGuests:\nSam Turken, reporter, \u201cAt A Crossroads\u201d series for WHRO\xa0\nAmy Chester, Managing Director, Rebuild By Design\nKia Javanmardian, Senior Partner, McKinsey and Company\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices