This podcast episode explores the challenges faced by a vital commuter line in Southern California that is at risk of erosion and sliding into the ocean. The section discusses the temporary fixes implemented to protect the train track, such as walls, nets, and boulders, but emphasizes the need for a long-term solution. The possibility of relocating the track inland using tunnel technology is considered, despite logistical challenges and concerns about passing under people's homes. The section highlights the urgency to address these issues and adapt to the impacts of climate change on infrastructure.
