In October, for the first time, Charleston County officials were asked by a bond assessing company how the coastal government is responding to climate change.
The questions from ratings agency Moody’s came as the county was seeking $100 million for various projects.
While such a query might have been unheard of 10 years ago, it was the first sign of what could become a sobering future reality: Rising seas, stronger storms and a warmer Earth could make it harder for Lowcountry governments to borrow money.
Post and Courier
By Chloe Johnson
Jan 12, 2020