New Walls Aim to Hold Back Rising Seas off Tanzania – Scientific American
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Article Synopsis – Tanzania just completed an $8 million seawall that residents hope will defend 1.5 miles of coastline from up to 3 feet of sea level rise. Without action, experts say, “the Tanzanian coastline could become inundated with seawater by the end of the 21st century and cause about $200 million per year in lost land and infrastructure damage countrywide. To read the actual article click here.