With more than 80 percent of the country’s land area lying less than one meter above sea level, Maldives is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. The archipelago, hosting 25 low-lying atolls in the Indian Ocean, is also the lowest-lying nation in the world — … [Read more...] about Maldives is building a floating city to adapt to climate change
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Together with MIT, the Maldives are using waves to fight rising sea levels
As sea levels continue to rise, coastal regions and island nations have to come up with smart solutions to prevent themselves from flooding and sinking altogether. For instance, the Maldives have been working with MIT to develop a wild idea called “Growing Islands” that aims … [Read more...] about Together with MIT, the Maldives are using waves to fight rising sea levels
