Dutch engineers test floating islands with hopes to house communities threatened by rising seas – AccuWeather
Article Synopsis – A team of engineers in the Netherlands is developing a floating ‘mega island’ that could serve as a platform for housing and work spaces in areas threatened by sea level rise. Researchers from Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (Marin) say the possible uses include providing working space for cultivating food, such as fish; loading and transporting cargo in areas where there is little infrastructure; and storing, generating and maintaining sustainable energy, like solar power. Many questions still remain including how strong the islands need to be to withstand winds and currents and what the ecological impacts might be. To read the actual article click here.