Sandy recovery: Walls won’t stop superstorms
After Sandy, New York and other cities want to protect themselves, but walls only provide expensive false security
Tuesday, Nov 6, 2012 7:20 PM UTC 10Life Global Warming, Climate Change
David Gessner
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Hurricane Sandy: Rebuilding is madness
Storms are intensifying and sea levels are rising, yet we keep building on the shore. It's time to step back
Sunday, Nov 4, 2012 12:44 AM UTC 14Life Global Warming, Climate Change
David Gessner is the author of eight books, including "Sick of Nature," "The Prophet of Dry Hill" and "Return of the Osprey." His work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, the Boston Globe, Outside, the Georgia Review, the Harvard Review and Orion. He has taught environmental writing at
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