Public Wave Energy Test Facility Begins Operation in Oregon
One of the first public wave energy testing systems in the United States began operation this week off the Oregon coast near Newport, and will allow private industry or academic researchers to test new technology that may help advance this promising form of sustainable energy.
Isaac drenches Haiti, Cuba, heads toward Florida
Tropical Storm Isaac pushed into Cuba on Saturday after sweeping across Haiti’s southern peninsula, where it caused flooding and at least three deaths, adding to the misery of a poor nation still trying to recover from the terrible 2010 earthquake. The latest track of Storm Isaac puts more than $36 billion in Gulf Coast residential property at risk of flooding from storm surges.
Rhode Island’s Eroding Coast: A Serious Problem
Rhode Island’s coastline is in a natural and constant state of flux. The coastline is altered most during big storms such as hurricanes and nor’easters. High waves wash away or damage dunes that protect land further inland.
Peru Seizes 16,000 Dried Seahorses Headed to Asia
Police in Peru have seized more than 16,000 dried seahorses which were to be exported illegally to Asian countries.
Scientists Explore Changing Arctic Ocean
Scientists are setting sail on August 25 to study ocean acidification in the Arctic and what this means for the future survival of marine and terrestrial organisms. The Arctic Ocean is one of the most vulnerable places on the planet for acidification, yet it is the least-explored ocean.
New Climate History Adds to Understanding of Recent Antarctic Peninsula Warming
Results published this week by a team of polar scientists from Britain, Australia and France adds a new dimension to our understanding of Antarctic Peninsula climate change and the likely causes of the break-up of its ice shelves.
Shanghai: Most Vulnerable Major City to Flood Risk
Shanghai is the most vulnerable major city in the world to serious flooding, a study suggests.
Quakes Beneath Antarctic Glacier Linked to Ocean Tides
Thousands of earthquakes occurring in rapid succession in less than a year under an Antarctic glacier may have been linked to ocean tides, new research suggests.
Probe Launched Into Erosion at Elbow Beach
Areas on Elbow Beach, Bermuda Island, have been cordoned off with yellow tape due to a safety hazard caused by erosion.