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Maps / 6 hours ago

How the Netherlands copes with living below sea level in a warming world

The Netherlands, for a long time, has had issues with land reclamation and water management. In fact, about 26% of the country’s landmass is below mean sea level. The Netherlands has had issues with land reclamation and water management. In fact, about 26% of the country’s landmass is below mean sea level. For centuries, the Dutch have reclaimed land from the sea using polders (enclosed tracts of drained land) and a complex network of dikes, canals, and pumping stations. The country’s lowest point, the Zuidplaspolder, sits about 6.76 meters below sea level.

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Environment / 41 weeks ago

Grenada tops list of countries with the highest reported rape cases worldwide

Rape could leave an impact of a lifetime on victims' mental health, social life and general worldview. Yet without a care about the consequences for a few minutes of pleasure, perpetrators continue to have their way.

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