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Building coastal climate change resilience - Department of Ecology: 45% Cost Savings On Climate Resilience Through Green Infr

45% Cost Savings On Climate Resilience Through Green Infrastructure

80% of projected storm surge damage can be avoided by strategically implementing green infrastructure, and cities can achieve up to 45% cost savings on climate resilience projects. By pairing nature-based solutions with municipal resilience planning, local leaders gain a double win: lower expenses and stronger protection against sea-level rise. Financial

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Slice Storm Damage 8‑Fold with Climate Resilience Tricks

Coastal homeowners can dramatically cut flood damage by adopting climate-resilient upgrades and green infrastructure. As sea levels climb, proven strategies such as living dikes, permeable pavements and rain-garden retrofits turn a vulnerable property into a storm-proof asset. A recent estimate places $5 billion of infrastructure at risk from sea-level rise.