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Why can't we just build bigger sea walls?
Misconceptions about engineering limits, cost, and unintended consequences.

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Coastal hazards
Nature-based and engineering solutions
Economic Impacts
Equity and Justice

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January 29, 2026

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Why it matters?

This is a persistent misconception and a key education opportunity.

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