How Sprawling Development Worsened the Flooding Crisis in Louisiana

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By Angie SchmittSep 7, 2016, 11:03 am113 pts
Development patterns that failed to adequately account for flood risk exacerbated the damage in Louisiana. Photo: Craig Colten Thousands of people are still living in hotels and shelters following last month’s devastating floods in the Baton Rouge area. After nearly two feet of rain fell on central…

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