Brian Haus – The Conversation

A lot of coastal infrastructure wasn’t designed for the frequent flooding and crashing waves brought by rising seas. Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

July 29, 2021

Bipartisan infrastructure deal begins to address consequences of a warming planet: 3 essential reads

Bryan Keogh, The Conversation and Stacy Morford, The Conversation

A bipartisan group of senators said it reached a deal on $550 billion in new spending on infrastructure.

Miami and Miami Beach were built right up to the waterfront, with little room for nature. Shobeir Ansari via Getty Images

July 28, 2021

A 20‑foot sea wall won’t save Miami, but living structures can help protect the coast and keep the paradise vibe

Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos, University of Miami and Brian Haus, University of Miami

The Army Corps of Engineers is planning a sea wall 6 miles long and flood gates. The infrastructure might protect downtown from a hurricane storm surge, but most of the area will still be vulnerable.

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