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The article discusses the need for Australian governments to plan for rising sea levels and the potential consequences of not doing so. It highlights that the majority of Australians live near the coast, making them vulnerable to the impacts of sea-level rise, such as storm surges and coastal erosion. The economic costs of inaction are also emphasized, with estimates suggesting billions of dollars in damage and the loss of inhabited land. The article presents six options for coastal adaptation, including non-intervention, avoidance, nature-based methods, managed retreat, accommodation, and protection. It calls for a national approach and the decoupling of coastal adaptation from the political cycle to ensure long-term planning and decision-making. [Extracted from the article] |
