Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Post-Sandy, rebuilding Jersey’s boardwalk empire puts green groups at loggerheads

Grist: As bikini season approaches, Jersey Shore beach towns are preparing for their annual influx of tourists. This year, that will mean more than dusting off the cotton candy machines and stocking up on vomit deodorizer. When Hurricane Sandy hit last fall, boardwalks from Long Branch to Atlantic City - including Seaside Heights, of Jersey Shore fame - were damaged or destroyed. The shore is now in a frenzy of rebuilding and repairing, gearing up for Memorial Day. But environmental activists have been...

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