Scientists warn seawalls can make rising waters worse in the long run

Published on 03/03/2022 | Written by: Joe Lo | Original article published: https://www.climatechangenews.com/2022/03/03/scientists-warn-seawalls-can-make-rising-waters-worse-in-the-long-run/ Green buffers like mangroves are generally better for protecting coastal communities than concrete defences, although they are not always an option Workers build a seawall as water breaches a highway in Thailand (Photo: Vinai Dithajohn/Greenpeace) By Joe Lo Using seawalls to protect …

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