Want to make your city more resilient to flooding? Try inflating a giant balloon.
Scientific American - Energy & Sustainability 2012-12-05
Summary:
As Hurricane Sandy showed us once again, our cities and infrastructure are vulnerable to powerful natural forces. On their own, these forces can be devastating. Throw climate change into the mix, whether it's stronger, amped up storms or sea level rise, coastal cities are in for some tough times. Well, unless you live in North Carolina ... [More]