Retreat from the Sea
Jenny Witt investigates the idea of a 'planned retreat' inland, which some scientists now believe is the best option in the face of rising sea levels around Northern Ireland.
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The Rising Tide
The sea around Northern Ireland is expected to rise by at least half a metre by the end of this century. This threatens many coastal communities -- but also areas far inland including聽Belfast, Derry, Downpatrick, and Larne. So how much longer can we keep building sea defences? And at what cost?
Some scientists now argue that we need to move back from the sea altogether. In Retreat from the Sea, Joe Doran meets people聽around the coast, whose land and homes are already under threat. We also find out how roads, schools and rail lines will have to be adapted to cope with the ever more frequent floods we're experiencing. (Photos courtesy of Translink)
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- Sun 26 Oct 2014 13:0591热爆 Radio Ulster & 91热爆 Radio Foyle
- Thu 30 Oct 2014 19:3091热爆 Radio Ulster
- Sun 4 Jan 2015 13:0591热爆 Radio Foyle & 91热爆 Radio Ulster
- Thu 8 Jan 2015 19:3091热爆 Radio Ulster
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