Flood-Proofing NYC: The High-Tech Battle Against Rising Sea Level | SLICE EARTH

Today, a significant threat looms over New Yorkers: 400,000 of them reside in flood-prone areas. In a bid to safeguard the city, engineers are envisioning remarkable technologies, such as a colossal deployable wall that can unfurl around Manhattan. They've even developed anti-flooding balloons for tunnels and conceived "waterproof" buildings. In the face of this imminent threat, innovative ideas have emerged, including the placement of oyster beds on seawalls to slow down the force of powerful waves.
Despite the immense creativity poured into conceptualizing and implementing these solutions, along with hundreds of millions of dollars invested, there remains no guarantee that New York City will be spared the consequences of rising sea levels.
Documentary: Cities Under Threat - New York
Directed by: Juliette Desbois
Production: ZED
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Clearly, this is only part of the program. Disappointing.