Dikes, Dams and Ditches: How the Low Countries Learnt to Deal With Water
Discover how the Low Countries, after centuries of battling floods, have gradually learnt to treat water as an ally and a part of the cultural identity of its inhabitants.
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4 ResultsNature Doesn’t Cause Disasters, People Do
Cultural historian Lotte Jensen recounts how she has seen the consequences of climate change with her own eyes.
The Top 5 Society Stories of the Year
Our best society stories of 2021, handpicked by the editor.
This Is How Dutch Farmers Are Saving Water
By 2050, Wadden Island Texel will be one of the driest places in the Netherlands. Local farmers are now combining ancient knowledge with innovative techniques to retain freshwater and prevent soil salinisation.
