Barriers designed to prevent saltwater intrusion may worsen inland flooding

Barriers designed to prevent saltwater intrusion may worsen inland flooding

As Earth continues to warm, sea levels have risen at an accelerating rate — from 1.4 millimeters a year to 3.6 millimeters a year between 2000 and 2015. Flooding will inevitably worsen, particularly in low-lying coastal regions, where more than a billion people are estimated to live. Solutions are needed to protect homes, property and … Read more