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Massachusetts Unveils $15B Plan to Protect Coastline

11/27/2025

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Massachusetts released the ResilientCoasts Initiative, a non-binding plan to protect 1,519 miles of coastline from climate-change impacts, including rising sea levels and intensified storms.
Boston and Quincy are prioritized for immediate protections.
The initiative proposes a voluntary buyback program for homeowners in high-risk areas.
It estimates funding needs at $7 billion to $15 billion by 2050.

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Story summary

Massachusetts released the ResilientCoasts Initiative, a non-binding plan to protect 1,519 miles of coastline from climate-change impacts, including rising sea levels and intensified storms.
Boston and Quincy are prioritized for immediate protections.
The initiative proposes a voluntary buyback program for homeowners in high-risk areas.
It estimates funding needs at $7 billion to $15 billion by 2050.