Flooding

Support Wanes for Turkey's Controversial Dam

20 April 2008 - 5:00am
Der Spiegel

A massive dam project in Turkey that would flood historic areas and displace 50,000 people is losing international support, as officials in Germany threaten to pull out of the project -- often called a smaller version of China's Three Gorges Dam.

What Will Happen After the Flood

26 March 2008 - 2:00pm
Architect Magazine

This article from Architect Magazine wonders what coastal cities will look like after the sea level rises.

Venice Plans For Sea Level Rise

26 March 2008 - 5:00am
Terra Daily

Operation "Rialto" will lift some Venice buildings up to 3.3 feet in an effort to avoid the negative implications of sea level rise.

Can the Corps Do Enough for New Orleans?

21 March 2008 - 7:00am
Grist

The vast levee system under construction by the Army Corps of Engineers may not be sufficient to protect New Orleans as the climate continues to change.

Floodplain Development Plugs On in Missouri

20 March 2008 - 10:00am
Grist

Flooding in the Mississippi River floodplain in Missouri caused federal officials to call for the removal of buildings and homes in the threatened area in 1993. But now, development is being allowed in the same flood-prone areas.