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Boston Globe: Many properties in Boston may have to waterproof their buildings -- raising critical electrical systems to higher levels or building barriers against storm surges -- as sea levels rise from climate change.
The city is stepping up a campaign to prepare buildings for rising seas that could significantly flood neighborhoods during storms.
The public-private plan comes at the same time a Boston Harbor Association report spotlights high-risk areas, such as Long Wharf and University of Massachusetts......
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Boston preparing for higher seas, more flooding from climate change
Posted by Boston Globe: Beth Daley on February 17th, 2013
Posted in Water Conservation