Philippine island fights rising seas with nature, not concrete
Residents of Pamarawan Island, north of Manila, are building breakwaters using natural materials like bamboo and oyster shells to combat rising sea levels and storm surges. This nature-based approach offers an alternative to costly, often corrupt, concrete infrastructure, offering hope for flood-prone communities.
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