Instead of billion-dollar floodwalls and surge barriers, Hampton, Virginia, is relying on rain gardens, plant-lined storage basins, restored marshes and 3D-printed concrete reefs seeded with oysters.
Phred Dvorak is a Reporter, Editor, and Researcher at The Wall Street Journal. He focuses on the energy transition and climate, with a strong background in Asia, particularly Japan, while also covering topics related to mining, including its environmental impact, sustainability, and technology. Phred has been featured in various outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Finance, and Mother Jones.








