Nicaragua’s Interoceanic Canal, a Nightmare for Environmentalists
The international scientific community’s fears about the damage that will be caused by Nicaragua’s future interoceanic canal have been reinforced by the environmental impact assessment, which warns of serious environmental threats posed by the megaproject.
Seaweed Can Help Feed the World. But will We Eat It?
Planet-wise, seaweed appears as a clear win. How about human-wise? Should we be eating more seaweed?
Monaco Helps OAS Launch Effort to Save Oceans From Ravages of Climate Change
The Organization of American States held an international discussion on global ocean policy this week, focused on dangers to coral reefs, pollution and the effects of global warming.
Chapala to Make Landfall in Yemen as First Hurricane-Strength Cyclone on Record
Honing in on the southern Arabian Peninsula, Chapala is packing winds of 120 mph, with gusts up to 150 mph. Wave heights around the storm are 30 feet. Chapala’s winds will certainly be strong as it washes ashore, but its rainfall will be the most life-threatening impact for coastal Yemen.
World’s Largest Floating Windfarm Gets Green Light in Scotland
The Scottish government has granted consent for the world’s largest floating offshore windfarm to be developed off the coast of Peterhead, capable of powering 20,000 homes.
Shipwrecks Posing Threat to US Waters Hold Many Unknowns
Dozens of shipwrecks scattered along America’s coasts are thought to be holding oil and certainly will start leaking someday as corrosion eats away at their tanks.
Exiled by Nuclear Tests, Now Threatened by Sea Levels, Bikini Islanders Seek Refuge in U.S.
Lawmakers in Washington DC will this week debate the fate of islanders who were relocated from Bikini Atoll to the Marshall Islands because of US nuclear tests after World War 2.
Cape San Blas, Florida; By Celie Dailey
On the Apalachicola River Delta, Cape San Blas is part of a barrier island chain along Florida’s northwest coast that stretches westward, across the bay of Mobile, AL.
Dead Sea; By Santa Aguila Foundation
Dead Sea, is an image from Santa Aguila Foundation.