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Dutch Flood Protection Needs At Least €22 Billion, Advisory Warns

Dutch Flood Protection Needs At Least €22 Billion, Advisory Warns

The Netherlands must at least double water-related spending to €22 billion to keep pace with climate extremes, according to Delta Commissioner Verdaas. The report cautions that existing flood defenses are nearing their limits.

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22bn euros is bare minimum for Dutch flood safety, report warns

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