UN Panel: Global Warming Human-Caused, Dangerous
Global warming is here, human-caused and probably already dangerous, and it’s increasingly likely that the heating trend could be irreversible, a draft of a new international science report says.
Hurricane Marie Affects 10,000 Families In Mexico
An estimated 10,000 families in Mexico have been affected by Hurricane Marie, which has been moving along the Pacific Coast towards the United States..
Mangroves Planted To Protect Airport From Coastal Erosion
Dozens of schoolchildren and hundreds of university students and soldiers helped to protect Ahmad Yani International Airport in Semarang, Central Java, from coastal erosion by planting 10,000 mangroves on Maron Beach.
Norway Whale Catch Reaches Highest Number Since 1993
Fishermen in Norway have caught 729 whales this year, the highest number since it resumed the controversial practice in defiance of international pressure…
“Just Right” Plant Growth May Make River Deltas Resilient
Geologists suggest that an intermediate amount of vegetation is most effective at stabilizing freshwater river deltas. Vegetation on marsh surfaces in river deltas can slow the flow of water and cause more sediment to be deposited, helping prevent sea-level rise from drowning sensitive marshlands.
Mozambique Works to Break Vicious Circle of Environmental Degradation and Poverty
The loss of coconut trees along the coastline has created a ripple effect as communities are now overexploiting local mangrove, which has exacerbated the problem of soil erosion in the area impacting negatively on housing, settlements, and agriculture.
There’s A New Tourist Attraction In NYC: Whales
Four miles off New York City’s Rockaway Beach, a 35-foot humpback whale is taking the collective breath away from a boatload of whale watchers.
A Tale of Two Cities: Miami, New York and Life on the Edge
Walking along the waterfront in Fort Lauderdale and admiring the 60-foot yachts docked alongside impressive homes, it’s hard to imagine that this city could suffer the same financial fate as Detroit.
A Beach Project Built on Sand; By Robert S. Young, PhD
Earlier this month, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced a $207 million plan to dredge millions of tons of sand off the south shore of Long Island and spread it along the beaches and dunes. It is a colossal waste of money and another consequence of the nation’s failure to develop a coherent plan to address the risks from storms faced by states along the eastern seaboard and gulf coast.