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Build It Bigger: Rebuilding the Levees
Prior to Hurricane Katrina, levees were the only line of defense the residents of New Orleans had against flooding. Now, builders are looking to create the largest surge barrier in the world, changing the way New Orleans fights hurricanes.
Added: Apr 5, 2010
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