As Maryland faces growing flood threats, retreat is an unpopular solution. What would it take to change that?

Federal data show that buyouts remain a rare response to floods in Maryland. In the past decade, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has reported fewer than 20 buyouts in the state.

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