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A Tale of Two Northern European Cities: Meeting the Challenge of Sea Level Rise

For centuries, Rotterdam and Hamburg have had to contend with the threat of storm surges and floods. Now, as sea levels rise, planners are looking at innovative ways to make these cities more resilient, with new approaches that could hold lessons for vulnerable urban areas around the world. Read the accompanying article.

Alex MacLean is known for his aerial photographs documenting changes in the landscape brought about by human intervention and natural processes. MacLean is the author of 11 books and his work has been exhibited widely. More about Photos by Alex MacLean →