Delta Life Nr. 4 September 2015

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FRONT
COVER
The most challenging
aspect of climate change
is its unpredictability.
Dry periods are
getting longer, rainfall
more intense, and
storms more extreme.
Fortunately, our
forecasts are also
improving all the time
and that makes it easier
to prepare. As well as
reducing casualties,
this has financial
benefits: every euro
invested in sound flood
and drought forecasts
generates a return of
four hundred euros.
For more information,
see page 24.
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And also:
3. Deltares in brief
16. Infographic
18. Drilling longer distances in loose soil
22. Testing ground: subsurface load tests
23. Knowledge in operation: safe and cheaper transportation
24. Accurate forecasts: 400 euros for every euro invested
27. Three reasons for taking a closer interest in water and
health
28. Deltares software
29. Deltares organisation
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‘SMART WAYS OF COPING
WITH NATURE’S MOODS’
Ten dry years transformed Australian
thinking about weather and water.
The world can learn from their
approach.
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CLIMATE ADAPTATION
DOSSIER
Increased flood risks and longer dry
periods require changes in infra­
structure. But which changes are
needed?
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MICROPLASTICS
Before a piece of plastic ends
up in the plastic soup in the
middle of the ocean, it usually
completes a long journey on
land.
CREDITS
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institute for applied research in the field of water,
subsurface and infrastructure. Throughout the
world, we work on smart solutions, innovations
and applications for people, environment and
society. Our main focus is on deltas, coastal
regions and river basins.
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