Climate Change Threatens China’s Booming Coastal Cities, Says Expert
A recent study led by Georgina Mace, ecosystem professor at University College London, indicated that governments across the world have failed to grasp the risk that population booms in coastal cities pose as climate change continues to cause rises in sea levels and extreme weather events.
Mangroves Help Protect Against Sea Level Rise
Mangrove forests could play a crucial role in protecting coastal areas from sea level rise caused by climate change, according to new research involving the University of Southampton.
Detailed Flood Information Key to More Reliable Coastal Storm Impact Estimates
A new study that looked in part at how damage estimates evolve following a storm puts the total amount of building damage caused by Hurricane Sandy for all evaluated counties in New York at $23 billion. Estimates of damage by county ranged from $380 million to $5.9 billion.
Stagnant Summer Days on the Rise
Since climate change is expected to usher in more oppressive heat waves, the number of days with stagnant air will likely go up, which could mean more days with bad air quality, if nothing is done to combat pollution.
Mysterious Balls of Goo Are Rolling Onto American Beaches
Stranded jellyfish are common sights along beaches around the world. Some places can see up to a billion animals coating the sand. But beachgoers along the U.S. East Coast are running across a surprising sight this summer…
In Miami, Worries About Cuba Include Grains of Sand (!)
For some, concerns over the tourism threat Cuba poses to Miami have reached the granular level.
The Top 10 Beach Holidays in Italy
10 beach and seaside holidays in Italy for 2015, including the best spots for families, watersports and relaxation, in destinations such as Sicily, Tuscany, Sardinia, Puglia and Ischia.
Predicting the Shape of River Deltas
New method may help engineers determine coastal impact of dams and levees.
Climate Change Reduces Coral Reefs’ Ability to Protect Coasts
Coral reefs, under pressure from climate change and direct human activity, may have a reduced ability to protect tropical islands against wave attack, erosion and salinization of drinking water resources, which help to sustain life on those islands.