Jennifer Trudeau-Tham - Episode 4

In this episode of The Coastal Call, Rob Nazarian, PhD and William F. Vazquez, PhD welcome Jennifer Trudeau Tham, PhD for a conversation about sea level rise, shoreline protection, and how communities value coastal adaptation. From the Long Island Sound to Guatemala and Uruguay, they explore what willingness-to-pay research reveals about public priorities, local differences, and the trade-offs behind climate policy. The episode also looks at flooding, erosion, salinization, and habitat loss, along with the role of maps, modeling, and emerging visualization tools in helping communities understand future risks. It is a thoughtful look at how economics, climate science, and collaboration can support stronger coastal decision-making.

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