Scientists unveil new tool in fight against US coastline erosion – video report

Scientists working on solutions to fight the decades of erosion suffered by Louisiana ’s coastline have unveiled a new tool: an enormous replica of the Mississippi river. The model will help scientists devise a state plan that will involve diverting nutrient-rich river water into marshes and wetlands that have been overwhelmed by salty water from the Gulf of MexicoContinue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 17, 2018 Category: Science Tags: Louisiana US news Science Source Type: news