Grenada Braces for Impacts of Climate Change
Over the last 25 years, the fragile Grenadian islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique have been bombarded by storms, hurricanes, higher tides and sea surges. This resulted in severe loss of mangrove vegetation along the coastline, beach erosion, damage to soil and serious threat to the local tourism industries which depend heavily on the pristine condition of the beaches and health of the marine life.
Thinking Back to Look Ahead
Throughout history human societies have had to confront and adjust to climatic and environmental hazards. A long-term perspective that draws on such experiences must inform today’s climate policies argue Jago Cooper and Christian Isendahl.
45 Years of Earth Day: How Environmentalism Has Evolved
Today, Earth Day isn’t just a national event; it’s a global phenomenon. It is now the largest secular event in the world.
Earth Day April 22, 2015: Act to Save the Planet
“Our world is worth saving and now is our moment to act. But to change everything, we need everyone…”
Warm Water and Strange Weather May Be Connected
The weather in North America, particularly in winter, has been unusually extreme for much of the past two years. The causes are complex and have provoked lively discussion in the scientific community. One thing is clear: the eastern Pacific Ocean has been warmer than normal since the winter of 2013–2014.
2015 Already Setting Heat Records
The first three months of 2015 set new global heat records, government officials announced today (April 17).
Antigua Draws a Line in the Vanishing Sand
Jabberwock beach, located on the northeastern coast of Antigua, features a mile-long white sand beach and is a favourite with locals and visitors alike. But residents who frequent the area for exercise and other recreational activities, are worried that the beach is quickly disappearing.
California Delta’s Water Mysteriously Missing Amid Drought
As California struggles with a devastating drought, huge amounts of water are mysteriously vanishing from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta.
Melting Permafrost to Cause Massive but Gradual Co2 Release
Carbon dioxide from thawing Arctic permafrost is likely to be released gradually, rather than in a catastrophic eruption as previously predicted – but impact of emissions will still be great, new research suggests