Could The Dutch Polder System Work in the U.S?

The Netherlands’ five centuries of experience living below sea level, could be needed by the U.S. as water levels continue to rise and coastal communities are threatened. In this article, a Dutch engineer outlines pilot projects for three American cities that will be particularly vulnerable: Boston, Miami and San Francisco.



The Netherlands’ fijve centuries of experience living, working, and thriving below sea level, could be desperately needed by the U.S. as water levels continue to rise and countless coastal communities are threatened. In this article, a Dutch engineer outlines pilot projects for three American cities that will be particularly vulnerable: Boston, Miami and San Francisco.


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