Megastorm Aftermath

For generations, the Dutch have regarded the water surrounding them as an enemy, building dams and dykes to fend it off. But with climate scientists predicting sea level rises and increased flooding, some engineers are taking a different approach. Their solution? Floating buildings, which work with the water rather than against it, creating a real-life water world.

Could shellfish beds protect New York from flooding?

Disaster risk management expert Klaus Jacob speaks candidly about the effects of climate change and sea level rise on New York City. He says we need to think ahead to what New York will look like 400 years from now in order to plan effectively.

To rebuild the coastline, engineers are pumping sand onto New York’s Coney Island beach.

Planting trees in front of dikes is one way to keep large waves from flooding the shore.

Explore an 18th century windmill with a modern day Dutch miller.