RN Focus: Living With Water

Series produced by Radio Netherlands Worldwide

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A short selection of pieces and a documentary focusing on how the Dutch live with water and the ever-present threat of flooding.

1. Zeeland '53 - Recreation of the disastrous 1953 flood in the southern Dutch province of Zeeland during which more than 1800 lives were lost.
29:30

This is a RN documentary from 2003.

2. 1 Scientist Says Dutch Anti Flooding System Is a Mistake
Environmental experts claim the Delta Works have exorbitant maintenance costs, damage the environment, and promote a false sense of security. Liesbeth de Bakker spoke with Twan Smits, who even says they should let floods return.
4:18

3. Aqua Alta: The Anti-Flooding Technology Fair
The world’s first international trade fair dealing with flood protection and disaster management was recently held in the German city of Munich. Mariana Schroeder went along to see the new gadgets and meet the experts.
5:30

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1. Zeeland '53 - Recreation of the disastrous 1953 flood in the southern Dutch province of Zeeland during which more than 1800 lives were lost. 29:30 This is a RN documentary from 2003. 2. 1 Scientist Says Dutch Anti Flooding System Is a Mistake Environmental experts claim the Delta Works have exorbitant maintenance costs, damage the environment, and promote a false sense of security. Liesbeth de Bakker spoke with Twan Smits, who even says they should let floods return. 4:18 3. Aqua Alta: The Anti-Flooding Technology Fair The world’s first international trade fair dealing with flood protection and disaster management was recently held in the German city of Munich. Mariana Schroeder went along to see the new gadgets and meet the experts. 5:30 These two pieces were originially... Show full description


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Recreation of the disastrous 1953 flood in the southern Dutch province of Zeeland during which more than 1800 lives were lost.

Bought by Marfa Public Radio and WRPI


  • Added: Sep 22, 2005
  • Length: 29:14
  • Purchases: 2
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The world’s first international trade fair dealing with flood protection and disaster management was recently held in the German city of Munich. Ma...

Bought by KWCW


  • Added: Sep 22, 2005
  • Length: 05:31
  • Purchases: 1
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Environmental experts claim the Delta Works have exorbitant maintenance costs, damage the environment, and promote a false sense of security. Liesb...

  • Added: Sep 22, 2005
  • Length: 04:16