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Coastal Communities Prepare New Flood Barriers for Spring
Towns near the sea are improving flood protection before the storm season begins.
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Towns near the sea are improving flood protection before the storm season begins. Add one supporting fact from the article.
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- Towns near the sea are improving flood protection before the storm season begins.
- A declaration calls for stronger coastal protection.
- A new UN-linked climate assessment said many cities are not adapting fast enough to rising heat, leaving residents, infrastructure and health systems increasingly exposed.
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