Philippine island fights rising seas with nature, not concrete

StudentNews.net brief · 1h ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

For years, residents of a flood-prone Philippine island north of Manila have elevated their homes atop layer upon layer of concrete, only to see floodwaters threaten them again.

For years, residents of a flood-prone Philippine island north of Manila have elevated their homes atop layer upon layer of concrete, only to see floodwaters threaten them again. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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