The capital of Massachusetts is among the coastal metropolises most threatened in the world by rising oceans. In the 20th century, levels rose 23 cm, with a comparable increase expected by 2030 alone. How can we face this existential threat over time, asks the Washington Post?
The details. Caught up in scientific debates, faced with more or less costly and ambitious engineering solutions, the municipality drafts its first plans. The mayor of the city has pledged to invest more than $ 30 million per year to implement water solutions. Among these, Boston plans to raise its streets or even require that new buildings on its port be equipped with metal barriers to deflect the waves.
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