Despite what you may have heard or seen coming from the mouths and social media accounts of elected officials who surely know better, climate change is no “hoax.” The effects of climate change are here and now for Baltimore City. They are severe, dangerous and expensive. With over 60 miles of waterfront, our city is at high risk from floods and inundation caused by sea level rise with the potential for dramatic damage to property, critical infrastructure, transportation systems and more.

Study after study by universities, government agencies and others all tell the same story: The impacts are getting worse and meeting their challenges is going to cost taxpayers billions. For example, a study by the University of Maryland’s Coastal Climate Program found that Baltimore will experience bet

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