Beyond flood maps: Puerto Rico residents seek climate tools built around local needs

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Aug 31, 2026, 2:40 pm101 ptsTrending
Resources such as sea level rise viewers, heat maps and flood prediction services are crucial tools in a changing climate. NASA Earth Observations (NASA EO) datasets provide important information on these and other natural hazards, but many communities that may benefit from these tools face barriers to…

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