This scene came to mind earlier this month when the U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) released its National Climate Assessment draft report.

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The network also wants to require communities participating in the National Flood Insurance Program to adopt stronger building codes and conduct a vulnerability assessment of critical facilities.

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