Risks of Hurricane Sandy-like Surge Events Rising

The track of Hurricane Sandy was unprecedented in the historical record of North Atlantic Ocean Basin hurricanes, and its deadly storm surge, is likely to become a more frequent event as the climate continues to warm due in large part to manmade greenhouse gas emissions.

Medupi Sand Mining Put To An End

Compliance notices have been issued against sand miners in Lephalale, South Africa. Their operations must now stop or they will face legal action.