Estuarine and Coastal Ecosystems as Defense Against Flood Damages: An Economic Perspective
The rapid loss of estuarine and coastal ecosystems (ECEs) in recent years has raised concerns over their role in protecting coastal communities from storms that damage property, cause deaths, and inflict injuries. This paper reviews valuation studies of the protective service of ECEs in terms of red...
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Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2020-12-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Climate |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fclim.2020.594254/full |