2060 Flood barriers are erected in New York Sea level rises and - TopicsExpress



          

2060 Flood barriers are erected in New York Sea level rises and storm surges have begun to threaten even the business, financial and cultural heart of America. By 2060, what used to be a once-in-a-century type of flood is becoming a regular occurence.* This has led to the construction of sea walls, breakwaters and locks to the south of Manhattan, including one very big lock at the harbour entrance.* JFK Airport and other parts of the island are receiving protection too. This is one of the largest public works projects in US history, and comes at huge cost. However, the costs of not acting would have been unimaginably greater. Many other cities around the world are enacting similar measures now.
Posted on: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 07:26:15 +0000

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