Playing Judo with Nature

Name: Playing Judo with Nature
Uploaded: 2013-10-29T21:05:53Z
Duration: P128S
Description: Scientists in the Netherlands are turning to "eco-engineering", using natural barriers to hold back rising tides and flood waters. Mindert De Vries explains how they are playing "judo with nature", creating a balance with nature instead of fighting it with brute strength.

Clip: 10/29/2013 | 2m 8s

Scientists in the Netherlands are turning to "eco-engineering", using natural barriers to hold back rising tides and flood waters. Mindert De Vries explains how they are playing "judo with nature", creating a balance with nature instead of fighting it with brute strength.

Aired: 10/29/13

Rating: NR

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