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NJ Wetlands Vanish as Sea Levels Rise | 7/22/2025 Tidal Flooding Talk with Frank Kummer
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Environmental reporter Frank Kummer of the Philadelphia Inquirer discusses New Jersey's disappearing wetlands, driven by sea level rise and tidal flooding. His article on Scotch Bonnet Island (https://www.inquirer.com/news/new-jersey/scotch-bonnet-island-wetlands-sea-rise-20250528.html) highlights rapid marsh loss and efforts to combat erosion with sediment projects. The group explores climate change impacts, challenges in sustaining 200,000 acres of wetlands, and mixed public perceptions, emphasizing the need for factual awareness despite economic and policy hurdles.
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