Fact Check: Elon Musk Says His Houston Flood Tunnel Idea Will Work. Experts Say that’s Misleading
Engineering experts say smaller tunnels proposed by The Boring Company could move less than one-fifth the water of larger alternatives, raising concerns about flood protection effectiveness.
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Fact check: Elon Musk says his Houston flood tunnel idea will work. Experts say that’s misleading
Musk said his proposal to build tunnels to address Houston's chronic flooding woes would work, after an investigation raised questions about the plan's effectiveness. But experts say his plan has key technical and logistical challenges.
Elon Musk Pushed Back on Our Reporting on His Houston Tunnels Plan. Experts Say His Comments Are Misleading.
Musk said his proposal to build tunnels to address Houston’s chronic flooding woes would work, after an investigation raised questions about the plan’s effectiveness. But experts say his plan has key technical and logistical challenges.
Fact check: Elon Musk says his Houston flood tunnel idea will work. Experts say that's misleading.
Musk said his proposal to build tunnels to address Houston’s chronic flooding woes would work, after an investigation raised questions about the plan’s effectiveness. But experts say his plan has key technical and logistical challenges.
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