Sinking Cities
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[items collection=11]
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Sinking Cities
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See Collection: Sinking Ciites
Description
As the earth warms, sea levels rise, and super-storms become more frequent and intense, many major coastal cities will soon be under water. Sinking Cities shows New York, London, Tokyo and Miami preparing for the real-time impact of rising seas and devising colossal new construction projects, and groundbreaking solutions aimed at securing their future.
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New York
With 520 miles of shoreline and absolutely no coastal protection, the big question facing New York City is whether one of the world’s greatest cities can defend itself against rising seas and the next big storm. Distributed by PBS Distribution.
Tokyo
One of the world’s most populous cities has the world’s largest problems. From typhoons and tsunamis, to earthquakes, storm surges, and sinking neighborhoods, Tokyo must find new ways of fighting back against the rising waters. Distributed by PBS…
London
For decades, London trusted that its sophisticated Thames Barrier would keep it safe from water. But as sea levels rise and rainfall increases, London’s sleeping giant is no longer enough to keep the city safe. Distributed by PBS Distribution.
Miami
No city on Earth faces a greater threat from rising seas and violent storms than Miami. But as development booms, residents of Miami wonder if engineers and planners can protect them from the water. Distributed by PBS Distribution.