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Sinking Cities

2018-10-31 Documentary TV-PG

Weeks after Hurricane Florence ravaged the Carolinas, and on the sixth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy in New York, the four-part series examines how cities are preparing for the real-time effects of climate change.

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Weeks after Hurricane Florence ravaged the Carolinas, and on the sixth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy in New York, the four-part series examines how cities are preparing for the real-time effects of climate change.

  • First Aired
    2018-10-31
  • Last Aired
    2018-11-28
  • Creator
  • Genre
    Documentary
  • Seasons
    1
  • Episodes
    5
  • Status
    Ended
  • Language
    English
  • Network
    BBC Earth
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  • Season 1
New York

1. New York

Discover how New York City – overwhelmed in 2012 by Superstorm Sandy – has learned from that disaster,...More
Discover how New York City – overwhelmed in 2012 by Superstorm Sandy – has learned from that disaster, and must defend itself against rising seas and the next big storm. With 520 miles of shoreline and no coastal protection, engineers and urban planners are tackling the problem with urgency and creative engineering.Less
55mins 2018-10-31
Tokyo

2. Tokyo

See how Tokyo is looking for new ways to fight back against rising waters. Typhoons, tsunamis, earthqu...More
See how Tokyo is looking for new ways to fight back against rising waters. Typhoons, tsunamis, earthquakes and sinking neighborhoods threaten one of the world’s most populous cities, and the economic engine of Japan, with some of the world’s largest problems.Less
55mins 2018-11-07
London

3. London

See firsthand why London’s Thames Barrier is no longer enough to keep the city safe from rising tides....More
See firsthand why London’s Thames Barrier is no longer enough to keep the city safe from rising tides. The system has worked for decades, but due to increased environmental challenges, its location on a flood plain and heavy urbanization, London must now explore both low-tech fixes and some of the most advanced engineering solutions in the world.Less
55mins 2018-11-14
Miami

4. Miami

Miami is beloved for its beaches and waterfront homes and businesses. See how engineers and planners a...More
Miami is beloved for its beaches and waterfront homes and businesses. See how engineers and planners are trying to protect Miami from rising seas and ever-more-frequent and violent storm surges that could destroy the city’s tourist and business economy.Less
55mins 2018-11-21
Paris

5. Paris

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55mins 2018-11-28

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