Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/playing-judo-with-nature Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Playing Judo with nature Nation Oct 29, 2013 12:32 PM EDT A team of Dutch scientists is testing ideas that involve using flood-control systems with nature in mind. They call it eco-engineering, or “Judo with nature.” For example, planting trees in front of a dike can reduce the power and height of waves before they reach the shore. Mindert De Vries explains how they are playing “Judo with Nature”, creating a balance with nature instead of fighting it with brute strength. For more, watch Miles O’Brien’s reports on preparing for the next superstorm. This series was created in partnership with NOVA and derived from Megastorm Aftermath. View more video from this series: We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now
A team of Dutch scientists is testing ideas that involve using flood-control systems with nature in mind. They call it eco-engineering, or “Judo with nature.” For example, planting trees in front of a dike can reduce the power and height of waves before they reach the shore. Mindert De Vries explains how they are playing “Judo with Nature”, creating a balance with nature instead of fighting it with brute strength. For more, watch Miles O’Brien’s reports on preparing for the next superstorm. This series was created in partnership with NOVA and derived from Megastorm Aftermath. View more video from this series: We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now