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Puerto Rico Declares State of Emergency Over Coastal Erosion
Puerto Rico Governor Jenniffer González-Colón has declared a state of emergency due to accelerated coastal erosion caused by rising sea levels and storm surges. The executive order aims to address the growing environmental threat on the island.
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The Hill
Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón declared a state of emergency Wednesday over coastal erosion on the island’s northern coast. González-Colón signed an executive order that states coastal erosion has “accelerated” in Puerto Rico because of rising sea levels, storm surges, atmospheric phenom
2026-05-27 20:21 UTC