Forget seawalls: There’s a cheaper, more effective ways to protect shorelines.

Grist
By Kate YoderJul 11, 2016, 5:04 am213 pts
The United States has a wall problem. And, nope, not just the border with Mexico. I’m talking about what the rest of the country borders: the ocean. (No offense, Canada!) As rising seas begin to creep up our shores, we’re building walls to try to keep the water out. As much as 14 percent of U.S. coasts are…

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