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Black communities in Norfolk see major climate overhaul

Graige Johnson is sick of the flooding in his community a few blocks east of downtown Norfolk.

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Historic homes may prove to be more resilient against floods

Historic homes may prove to be more resilient against floods
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Why historic homes may prove to be more resilient against floods

Virginia restorers Paige Pollard and Kerry Shackelford say they can prove that historic building materials can withstand repeated flooding. T

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Historic homes may prove to be more resilient against floods

Whenever historic homes get flooded, building contractors often feel compelled by government regulations to rip out the water-logged wood flooring and install flood-resistant materials.

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