Environmental Outlook: Disappearing Beaches (Diane Rehm Show)

In their natural state, beaches constantly change shape. They absorb the impacts of storms; dunes and shorelines come and go. But much of coastal development is designed to be permanent. And many scientists warn these buildings, roads and seawalls along the shore harm the beaches that attracted people to the area in the first place. Rising sea levels, devastating storms and pollution further complicate efforts to preserve coastal areas. A discussion about the state of the world’s beaches and efforts to protect the coastline for this month’s Environmental Outlook.
Interview:
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2015-08-05/environmental-outlook-disappearing-beaches