Rising Seas Wash Dead Away from Marshall Islands Graves
Rising sea levels have washed the remains of at least 26 Japanese second world war soldiers from their graves on a low-lying Pacific archipelago, the foreign minister of the Marshall Islands has said.
Hidden Beached Whale Revealed in 17th-Century Dutch Painting
When art conservators in the United Kingdom were cleaning a 17th-century Dutch seascape, “View of Scheveningen Sands,”created by Hendrick van Anthonissen, they found a surprise: an image of a beached whale that had been hidden for at least 150 years.
England to Announce 5p Bag Levy
The Queen announced to the English Parliament yesterday that the government would be introducing a 5p levy on plastic bags distributed at large stores and supermarkets beginning next year.
City of Santa Barbara Sea-Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment: A summary Report
Gobal sea level is rising. As a result, many coastal communities will face tough choices for adapting to the future conditions and/or dealing with the consequences. The city of Santa Barbara faces a dilemma: Protect oceanfront development and infrastructure or remove barriers and let beaches migrate inland.
Close-Up Of Coral Bleaching Event
Ecologists have shed light on exactly what happens to coral during periods of excessively high water temperatures.
Could This ‘Big U’ Save NYC From Another Superstorm ?
Six winning entries in a groundbreaking federal design competition to protect cities from rising sea levels were announced on Monday, and include a colossal “Big U” system that will fortify New York City’s most vulnerable, low-lying areas…
Mexico Underlines Transformation in Global Climate Change Debate
Numerous national economies have passed landmark climate and energy-related legislation over the last few years. This is a fundamental repositioning of the centre of gravity of the global climate change debate towards domestic climate change legislation. This is nothing less than game changing.
EPA: First Guidelines to Cut Carbon Pollution from Existing Power Plants
The Obama administration unveiled historic environment rules cutting carbon pollution from power plants by 30%, spurring prospects for a global deal to end climate change.
Volunteer Beach, Falkland Islands; By Joe Kelley
The Falkland Islands are a place distant from most people, but magical in their wildness and wildlife. Volunteer Beach is one of the nearest big beaches to the only town in the Falklands, Stanley.