Discover this podcast and so much more

Podcasts are free to enjoy without a subscription. We also offer ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more for just $11.99/month.

The front line defence against floods that no one’s fixing

The front line defence against floods that no one’s fixing

FromThe Decibel


The front line defence against floods that no one’s fixing

FromThe Decibel

ratings:
Length:
19 minutes
Released:
Jun 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

They’re the front line in defending British Columbia from flooding – but no one can agree who’s responsible for them. Dikes, levees, whatever you want to call them, we need them. But there are over 100 in B.C. that are “orphaned” – and when the next flood comes, the people behind them could be in trouble.The Globe’s Justine Hunter toured one of these “orphan dikes” with flood-management engineer Tamsin Lyle. They discussed where these dikes came from, what needs to happen to fix them and what we risk if we do nothing.
Released:
Jun 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Context is everything. Join us Monday to Friday for a Canadian daily news podcast from The Globe and Mail. Explore a story shaping our world, in conversation with reporters, experts, and the people at the centre of the news.