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Should New York Build a Storm Surge Barrier?
A recent event at Columbia University debated the pros and cons.
A recent event at Columbia University debated the pros and cons.
Scientists at Columbia’s Earth Institute are using simulations to test how well different methods protect coastal areas from hurricanes and sea level rise.
Increasing understanding of the extent of coastal erosion and its interaction with other naturally existing geographical features such as mangrove vegetation is one of the areas of research that may help reduce vulnerability of small-island developing states to climate hazards.