Climate Change
In New Jersey, Sherrill Agrees to Delay Protections Against Sea Level Rise
With ocean waters projected to rise five feet by 2100, the regulations put on hold would have required new shore homes and substantial remodels to be built four feet higher than current FEMA standards.
After months of complaints from business and political leaders about new coastal management rules, New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is now facing blistering criticism from environmental advocates for agreeing to a one-year delay and new review of regulations intended to prepare the state for sea-level rise and more flooding.
In New Jersey, Sherrill Agrees to Delay Protections Against Sea Level Rise