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Presents the findings of a two-year study to help develop new strategies to identify and reduce the costs of weather-related hazards associated with increasing coastal development activities. It considers the costs to natural resources, social institutions, business and the built environment.

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9781559637565

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This is the first attempt to assess the hidden costs of costal hazards from an interdisciplinary viewpoint, and I highly recommend this book. --Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, Professor and Director, International Hurricane Cente Professor and Director, International Hurricane Center

This is the first attempt to assess the hidden costs of costal hazards from an interdisciplinary viewpoint, and I highly recommend this book. --Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman Professor and Director, International Hurricane Center

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At the crossroads of science and environmental policy, The Heinz Center brings leaders together from business, government, academia, and environmental groups to brainstorm solutions that are both scientifically and economically sound. Founded in 1995 in honor of Senator H. John Heinz III, the Center's guiding philosophy is that only by working together can we solve today's environmental challenges and leave the world a better place for generations to come.

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