❐ As flood risks increase across the US, it's time to recognize the limits of levees
2019 Jul 19
Water rushes through a breached levee on the Arkansas River in Dardanelle, Ark., May 31, 2019. Yell County Sheriff's Department via AP
At a time when storms are becoming more frequent and severe, relying on levees for flood control can create as many problems as it solves.