Doubling of Coastal Erosion by Mid-Century in Hawai’i
Chronic erosion dominates the sandy beaches of Hawai’i, causing beach loss as it damages homes, infrastructure, and critical habitat. Researchers have long understood that global sea level rise will affect the rate of coastal erosion. However, new research indicates that coastal erosion of Hawai’i’s beaches may double by mid-century.
Facing Coastal Erosion: a Dilemma for the Residents
This past week’s exceptionally high tides revived a debate that has been dividing residents of the Atlantic island of Noirmoutier, off Vendée’s coast, France.
Seagull Drive Legal Saga Finally Ends, NC
Five years after the town declared them public nuisances, six dilapidated houses in South Nags Head will finally be torn down.
UK’s Coastal Railways Vulnerable to Climate Threat, Expert Warns
Hundreds of miles of railway lines around Britain’s coast are becoming increasingly vulnerable to waves, landslides and storms triggered by climate pollution.
Rising Seas Threaten Everything from Wallops to Resorts
Because of accelerated sea-level rise, Delmarva may look very different in 30-40 years. One of Delmarva’s real gems — Wallops Island and the rapidly growing NASA flight facility that is located there — is taking steps to ensure its costly and critical infrastructure isn’t inundated by a rising sea level.
Successful Conservation Efforts along Florida, Pacific Coasts Recognized in Revised ESA Listing of Green Sea Turtle
NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed to reclassify the green sea turtle under the Endangered Species Act, and list turtles originating from two breeding populations currently considered endangered as threatened due to improvements in their populations.
Keep it in the Ground: A Guardian UK Climate Change Campaign
The argument for a campaign to divest from the world’s most polluting companies is becoming an overwhelming one, on both moral and financial grounds. As Archbishop Desmond Tutu puts it: “People of conscience need to break their ties with corporations financing the injustice of climate change”…
Record Crowds in Outer Banks Against Offshore Drilling, NC
An Outer Banks storm is brewing against plans to drill offshore. Dare County, local towns and other organizations tied to tourism have written resolutions opposed to drilling off the Atlantic Ocean coast.
Flat CO2 Emissions Not Enough to Curb Climate Change, Experts Say
Global emissions of carbon dioxide stalled in 2014, marking the first time in 40 years that there was no climb in CO2 emissions during a time of economic growth. The results suggest that efforts to reduce emissions may be on the upswing, but experts say the situation is not so simple.