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Flood study, with fresh approach, measures downside of pavement
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Flood study, with fresh approach, measures downside of pavement

Using statistical methods borrowed from economics, a new study estimates the effect of hard surfaces on high waters.
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To address climate change, Charlotte is buying out homeowners and demolishing flood-prone houses
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To address climate change, Charlotte is buying out homeowners and demolishing flood-prone houses

Charlotte has been demolishing flood-prone houses for years. But the floods are getting bigger.
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