Topic: Sea Wall

2 chapters across the catalog

ISIS in Oz
Episode 1180 59:29 - 1:02:43

1180: ISIS in Oz

SFO Sea Wall, Candlestick Park Construction History

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) announced a $587 million plan to build a 10-mile wall to protect against rising bay waters attributed to climate change. This project is compared to historical construction practices in the Bay Area, including the controversial building and subsequent illegal burning of wooden forms at Candlestick Park.

ISIS-Land
Episode 857 2:09:48 - 2:11:19

857: ISIS-Land

Federal Funding for Coastal Flooding Mitigation

States like Florida and Georgia are seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in federal aid to combat coastal flooding attributed to global warming. Proposed projects include raising streets, installing pumps, and elevating sea walls. The hosts discuss the practical realities of living through storms, such as power outages and property damage.