FEMA’s disaster buyout program is working — but there’s a catch
Grist • 11/11/2026 – 11/12/2026
Summary
New research indicates that FEMA's disaster buyout program effectively relocates people from hazardous areas. However, the benefits of this climate relocation program are not distributed equally among participants.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
5h
Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier89% (0.5^8/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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