The Netherlands is particularly vulnerable to flooding. Over the years, its residents have managed to ensure proper ...

It consists of several parts, including not only dykes, dams, and locks but even a storm surge barrier that protects the southwestern Netherlands from destructive Atlantic storms. The two elements ...

This sea wall in the Netherlands saved the country from catastrophic flooding in 1953 and is still protecting it up until the ...

A month's worth of rain has poured down in just a few hours in parts of central and southern England. More than 300 ...

The Netherlands is one of the world leaders in flood management. The Delta Works, a massive system of dams, sluices, locks, dikes and storm-surge barriers, protects the country, much of which is ...

Rising oceans are posing a global threat, particularly to low lying islands and coastal cities. What is driving this and how can we respond? Here's what you need to know.

Research shows that global warming is triggering widespread species redistribution. This could hinder the effectiveness of a ...

Recent floods in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands have shown how climate ... such as sea walls and storm surge barriers. Effective early warning systems can save lives by giving people ...