PBS NewsHour

Protecting New York From Future Storms As Sea Levels Rise

Clip: 11/20/2012 | 7m 40s

As thousands of residents continue to clean up from Hurricane Sandy, many are anticipating future disasters and considering how New York will cope with rising seas and potentially more devastating flooding. Hari Sreenivasan reports on options like barriers that could protect the region from future storm surges.

Aired: 11/20/12

Rating: NR

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