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By Neal Lineback and Mandy Lineback Gritzner, Geography in the NewsTM Polder Salvation The effects of global warming and accompanying sea level rise are threatening many of the world’s lowland areas. Although most such lands do not have the resources to protect themselves, the polder regions of the Netherlands are examples of such efforts. Historically,…
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Many countries threatened by climate change and rising sea levels lack the economic means to prepare. The Dutch government, however, is aware of future challenges, and in the position to take action. Interestingly, the example in this article describes the adaptation of the Dutch dikes to allow flooding.