Living Beaches of Georgia and the Carolinas
Georgia and the Carolinas beckon curious beachcombers with over 600 miles of wave-swept Atlantic coastline. These beaches offer more than a sandy stroll amidst stunning scenery, they are alive! A book by Blair and Dawn Witherington.
Sinkhole Swallows South-East Queensland Beach
A giant sinkhole up to 100m long and 50m deep has opened up on a south-east Queensland beach, Australia.
Australia’s Ningaloo coast Gets Unesco’s World Heritage Listing
The Ningaloo coast in Western Australia covers 708,350 hectares of coastal waters and land, including one of the longest near-shore reefs in the world, and is home to rare wildlife including whale sharks and sea turtles.
The Intertwined History of Coconuts And Ancient Seafarers
The impact of the coconut palm on the history of human dispersal in the humid tropics is unparalleled in the plant kingdom. As a portable source of both food and water, the coconut played a critical role in the ability of humans to voyage, establish trade routes, and colonize lands in the Pacific Rim, Africa and regions throughout the Old World tropics. An extraordinary investigative report by a team of scientists reveals this story of an anthropological and botanical intertwined journey accross the world’s oceans from coasts to coasts.
Voices for Change, Sydney Australia
“Billions of people will be affected by impacts of climate change… One of them is you.”
2011 Ashden Awards international finalists, in pictures
Eight sustainable energy pioneers from Africa and Asia have been selected as international finalists for the prestigious Ashden Awards for sustainable energy 2011.
One million Bangladesh Homes on Solar Power
The number of households in electricity-starved Bangladesh using solar panels has crossed the one million mark, the fastest expansion of solar use in the world.
Major flooding on the Mississippi River to cause large Gulf of Mexico dead zone
Scientists are predicting the hypoxic zone could measure between 8,500 and 9,421 square miles, or an area roughly the size of New Hampshire.
City Pavement Affects Weather and Foster Build-up of Polluted Air
Urban development is exacerbating air pollution in coastal regions, new research says. The study, led by researchers at the U.S. National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), found that the sprawl of strip malls and other paved areas can affect weather patterns, trapping pollutants and hurting air quality during the summer months.