Editor's Summary
17 November 2005
Dutch courage
Scientists and engineers in the Netherlands have a reputation for knowing all there is to know about protecting vulnerable land against floods. So when a group of Dutch scientists see climate change as a chance to build a floating Hydrometropole for 15 million people, perhaps we should listen.
Commentary: Climate proofing the Netherlands
Regional climate change should not be seen only as a threat; changes to weather patterns could generate opportunities for large-scale innovations, say Pavel Kabat, Pier Vellinga and their colleagues.
doi:10.1038/438283a