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When Oceans Threaten Cities

University and General Public

Devastating hurricanes, torrential rains, the inexorably rising waters: coastal megacities are now up against the wall. The filmmakers have chosen three emblematic cities: New York, Singapore and Rotterdam. Cities that each face unique problems and must revisit their relationship with water in order to survive on the long run. In 50 years, all surge barriers in the world will be out of order. What solutions will then remain for coastal cities?
 

  • Categories Ecology and Environment

  • Original Title Quand la mer menace les villes
  • Director Laurence Thiriat
  • Produced by Tangerine Productions, Anne Labro
  • Running Time 1:28 minutes
  • Country France
  • Year 2022

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