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Scientists warn seawalls can make rising waters worse in the long run
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Mar 06, 2022

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

Peter Dykstra
Green buffers like mangroves are generally better for protecting coastal communities than concrete defences, although they are not always an option
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