In this week's comments update, readers are debating a suggestion that dams be built around the North Sea in a bid to protect northern Europe from rising sea levels.
A dam good idea" A scientist employed by the Dutch government has proposed building dams around the North Sea in order to defend northern Europe from the effects of rising seas levels. Commenters are struggling to take the idea seriously though.
"How well has that done for Venice, which is minuscule in comparison""asked Guis For You.
"Suddenly Elon Musk's plan for us all emigrating to Mars doesn't look so crazy," joked Geof Bob.
"I understand the interest of the Netherlands in making a project like that," said Archiplain. "I remind you that the Netherlands has a large part of its territory below sea level. But please do not do that. This will, among other consequences, modify the ocean currents and we do not know the consequences." "If only planting trees was feasible," continued Matt.
This reader also had an idea:
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