Disastrous Sea Level Rise Is an Issue for Today’s Public – Not Next Millennium’s
The bottom line message scientists should deliver to policymakers is that we have a global crisis, an emergency that calls for global cooperation to reduce emissions as rapidly as practical.
Such Quantities of Sand
Asia’s mania for reclaiming land from the sea spawns mounting problems.
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.
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.
Way Cleared for Shell to Start Drilling in Arctic Ocean
The Obama administration cleared the way on Wednesday for Shell to start drilling in the Arctic Ocean this summer.
What Should You Do if a Shark Attacks? A) Fight it? B) Play Dead? C) Swim Away?
Mick Fanning’s narrow escape is a reminder that there are ways surfers can have a fighting chance when faced by the jaws of a shark. The best thing to do, according to the University of Florida’s international shark attack file, is “leave the water – swim quickly but smoothly”…