As Sea Levels Rise, Scientists Offer a Bold Idea: Dam the North Sea – The New York Times
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Article Synopsis – Scientists are looking into a bold idea to protect against rising seas — build two huge barriers to dam the North Sea — one that would connect Norway to Scotland, the other France to England. “The project would be one of the largest engineering feats ever attempted on the planet and would cost anywhere from $250 billion to $550 billion.” While the scientists acknowledge it is not an ideal solution, they hope the proposal will help people understand the urgency of the situation. To read the actual article click here.