Expert describes 15 billion for coastal protection as good, but not enough
Experts consider the Danish government's allocation of 15 billion kroner for coastal protection significant but insufficient to address the looming threats of storm surges and flooding.
Dikes and flood barriers: The government will significantly increase coastal protection
The Danish government plans to allocate nearly 15 billion kroner for coastal protection from 2029 to 2040, following recent flooding damage and storm surges.
Special warning from Aemet due to storm Leonardo: "intense and extraordinarily persistent" rains
The meteorological agency has issued a warning for intense rains that could lead to flooding and river surges in parts of Spain as storm Leonardo approaches.
Deconstruction of the Coast: How Concrete is Being Removed to Give More Space to Beaches Against Storms
Certain municipalities like Calafell, Vilaseca, and Vigo are removing concrete structures to expand beaches and protect against coastal erosion and storm surges.