BBC News Article: The world's growing concrete coasts

Prof. Mei Yee Kenneth LEUNG, 梁美儀

Department of Chemistry

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Description

The world’s coastlines are turning to concrete, at a huge cost to wildlife and the climate. But new technologies may offer a way to shore up coasts while benefiting biodiversity.

Period	12 Aug 2020

Media contributions

Title	The world's growing concrete coasts
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	BBC (Future Planet)
Media type	Web
Place	United Kingdom
Date	12/08/20
Description	The world’s coastlines are turning to concrete, at a huge cost to wildlife and the climate. But new technologies may offer a way to shore up coasts while benefiting biodiversity.
Producer/Author	Matthew Keegan
URL	https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200811-the-eco-friendly-alternatives-to-ocean-concrete
Persons	Mei Yee Kenneth LEUNG

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Keywords

Eco-engineering