
Environmental Studies and Forestry
Cutting the costs of coastal protection by integrating vegetation in flood defences
V. T. M. V. Zelst, J. T. Dijkstra, et al.
This study, conducted by Vincent T. M. van Zelst and colleagues, reveals how integrating coastal vegetation into hybrid protection systems can not only enhance sustainability but also lead to astonishing cost savings—up to 320 billion USD for flood protection. Discover the innovative strategies that could reshape our approach to coastal flooding!
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