Sinking Cities

Synopsis

Weeks after Hurricane Florence ravaged the Carolinas, and on the sixth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy in New York, the four-part series examines how cities are preparing for the real-time effects of climate change.

First Air Date: 2018-10-31

Last Air Date: 2018-11-28

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 5

Networks: BBC Earth

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Top Cast

Lisa Theodore as Narrator

Seasons

Season 1 (2018)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: New York (2018-10-31)

Discover how New York City – overwhelmed in 2012 by Superstorm Sandy – has learned from that disaster, and must defend itself against rising seas and the next big storm. With 520 miles of shoreline and no coastal protection, engineers and urban planners are tackling the problem with urgency and creative engineering.
Ep. 2: Tokyo (2018-11-07)

See how Tokyo is looking for new ways to fight back against rising waters. Typhoons, tsunamis, earthquakes and sinking neighborhoods threaten one of the world’s most populous cities, and the economic engine of Japan, with some of the world’s largest problems.
Ep. 3: London (2018-11-14)

See firsthand why London’s Thames Barrier is no longer enough to keep the city safe from rising tides. The system has worked for decades, but due to increased environmental challenges, its location on a flood plain and heavy urbanization, London must now explore both low-tech fixes and some of the most advanced engineering solutions in the world.
Ep. 4: Miami (2018-11-21)

Miami is beloved for its beaches and waterfront homes and businesses. See how engineers and planners are trying to protect Miami from rising seas and ever-more-frequent and violent storm surges that could destroy the city’s tourist and business economy.
Ep. 5: Paris (2018-11-28)

No overview for this episode.