Historic Preservation and Climate Change

Provided by: Rutgers Climate Institute |Published on: April 27, 2021
Videos Grades 9-12

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  • This video from the Rutgers Climate Institute focuses on the research done by Amanda O'Lear, a graduate student at Rutgers University. 
  • Her research found that almost all of New Jersey's historic sites are at risk of flooding.
  • Her research categorizes these sites by flood risk and can be used to prioritize safety measures for the historic sites most at risk. 
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Subjects: Earth and Space Sciences, History, Engineering
Authors: Rutgers Climate Institute
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, New Jersey
Languages: English

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