In the Indian Ocean, there are 1,200+ islands that together are known as the nation of Maldives. These tiny islands are never more than six feet above sea level, so you can imagine how climate change could be a concern to the people of Maldives. If sea levels rise even just a tiny bit, Maldives could find itself submerged beneath the ocean. Maldives’ solution? Artificial, floating islands. A company from the Netherlands called Dutch Docklands, which specializes in water-based architecture, has signed a deal with the Maldivian government to build a number of floating islands that will house major facilities like a golf course and a convention center. You know those Read more »