This Island Is a Nation’s Bold Answer to Rising Seas
US · Published Aug 17, 2025
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Singapore is planning to build an eight-mile chain of artificial islands called "Long Island" to combat rising sea levels.
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The project will reclaim around three square miles of land, serving as both a seawall and new urban space.
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Long Island aims to enhance water security by creating a new freshwater reservoir.
Singapore combats rising sea levels with island chain
Flooded parks and roads are becoming common in Singapore. These 'nuisance floods' are warnings of challenges ahead for the nation, which is vulnerable to rising sea levels.
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