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From Phys.org:
Floating in Place
Sea level rise may seem a distant threat, but resorts and other tourism operators are already considering how they can stay near the coast and operate above the water. On the Caribbean island of Barbuda, resort huts have been built on stilts.
Because of . . . . hurricanes?
The aim is to keep tourism viable in the same place it has thrived for decades, while minimising damage from higher water levels.
Seasteading is one answer to this conundrum. The idea to build settlements on platforms at sea originated with the hope of creating more sustainable and equal societies away from land.
???????????? Blacks, white, reds, yellows, rich, poor, living in homes on stilts offshore on sustainable agriculture? Wh….?
The technology is still being developed, while researchers consider the engineering, legal and business implications.
Yeah, I’ll bet they are!
Bringing the Beach to You
The urban beach is a concept that’s growing in popularity worldwide. It involves creating sandy areas in towns and cities by importing sand onto concrete. There may also be artificial pools and fairground rides. Each one has different features. There are family-friendly options, and those catered to adults, with cocktail bars or restaurants.The opportunities for hedonism are still there, but instead of travelling miles to enjoy it, it’s right on your doorstep. Less travel means less carbon emissions, and urban beaches might help ease pressure on the real coast.
Perhaps the most famous urban beach is the Paris Plage. Since its opening in 2002, Parisians and summer tourists have been able to lounge under palm trees on the banks of the river Seine. It cost over two million Euros to create and has since been extended due to its popularity.The Nottingham Riviera is an attempt to recreate this success in the UK. The landlocked beach in the middle of the city has sand and water, amusement arcades and beach bars.
The urban beach is becoming an industry in itself, with companies specialising in fake beaches that can be built as seasonal fixtures or permanent areas. If reaching the coast becomes too arduous in the future, these examples could provide everything needed for a seaside experience without the sea.
Gotta bring the beach — at great expense — nearer to your home town . . . . . because of . . . sea level rise? . . .
Weren’t importing sand to make the Arabs feel more at home?