Science Brings Clarity To Shifting Shores
Each and every day, waves move sand back and forth, onto and away from beaches. The thin ribbon of sandy barrier islands and beaches along America’s coastline shifts constantly, especially during hurricanes, nor’easters, and other extreme storms.
U.S Gulf and Atlantic Coasts Not Prepared for Sea-Level Rise
The Atlantic and Gulf Coasts are not ready for the increased flooding and stronger storms that are expected from climate change, scientists say in The National Research Council report, released today.
A Travelling Shoreline Tour To Learn About Coastal Erosion, P.E.I, Canada
There’s something special about living next to the water, especially the ocean. That’s why property values rise when it’s a waterfront property or one with a water view. But this beautiful water view comes with a cost. Some built too close to the water’s edge are in danger of being swept out to sea as the coastline draws closer and closer.
Endless Erosion Battle a Matter of Money
Since the first federal beach renourishment project in 1969, 3 million cubic yards of sand have been pumped back onto the beach, and about $25 million in today’s dollars have been spent on Treasure Island, Florida, alone to fight a natural process that’s been happening for ages on barrier islands, researchers say.
India To Fund Renewable Projects By Doubling Tax On Coal
India’s new finance minister, Arun Jaitley, has announced plans to increase funding on India’s vast clean energy and environmental projects, by doubling the tax on every metric tonne of coal.
The Great American Oyster Collapse
Scientists have linked climate change and pollution of the world’s oceans to problems with oysters and corals, and there are still questions about how other species of ocean life will be affected.
World Breaks Monthly Heat Record 2 Times in a Row; NOAA Report
According to NOAA scientists, the globally averaged temperature over land and ocean surfaces for June 2014 was the highest for June since record keeping began in 1880.
What’s Behind Super Typhoon’s Rapid Intensification?
Three days after drenching the central Philippines in flooding rains, Typhoon Rammasun smashed into southeastern China and was still headed for northeastern Vietnam early on July 19, 2014. Rammasun approached the coast as a category 4 super typhoon and one of the strongest to hit China’s Hainan Province in 41 years.
Plastic ‘Trash Islands’ Forming In Ocean Garbage Patch; Moore Live Webcast July 20th
15 years after discovering what became known as ” the great Pacific garbage patch”, Capt. Charles Moore has returned to the garbage patch, and will report the staggering findings via a live satellite webcast on July 20th. He discovered a “trash island” more than 50 feet (15 meters) long, with “beaches,” a “rocky coastline,” and “underwater mountains” and reefs made up of ropes, buoys and other plastic debris…