> its construction could cost $55b. dollars and it would pay for itself in 10 years ... it could do some of the things the Suez can’t, like support oil tankers

> its construction could cost $55b. dollars and it would pay for itself in 10 years ... it could do some of the things the Suez can’t, like support oil tankers that exceed the Suez’s depth and width. yup. lets spend $55b + the time it takes to actually do the construction + wait another 10 years, and then it will pay for itself by moving oil tankers. climate change: someone else's problem.