Federal Retreat on Wetlands Sets Off Alarms Over Future Floods

▶️ A subtle change to the definition of US wetlands initiated by the Environmental Protection Agency could open millions of acres of wetlands to development — stripping away natural flood defenses just as climate risks intensify. States are left scrambling, developers are celebrating, and the stakes for homeowners are rising fast.

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