Nor’easter Expected To Bring Strong Winds, Beach Erosion To The Northeast, Mid-Atlantic
A nor’easter may develop by the middle of the week and it could be a long duration event, raising concerns for coastal flooding and beach erosion due to the prolonged duration and long fetch of these winds..
2014 On Track to Become Warmest Year
With September 2014 in the books as the warmest September on record and the year-to-date temperatures tying with 1998 and 2010 as the warmest January-September, the National Climatic Data Center announced Monday that 2014 will likely break the record for the warmest year on the books.
Belize Fights to Save a Crucial Barrier Reef
Home to the second longest barrier reef in the world and the largest in the Western Hemisphere, Belize has long been acutely aware of the need to protect its marine resources from both human and natural activities.
Pacific Climate Change Warriors Block World’s Largest Coal Port
Climate Change Warriors from 12 Pacific Island nations paddled canoes into the world’s largest coal port in Newcastle, Australia, to bring attention to their grave fears about the consequences of climate change.
Salt Marsh Plants Key to Reducing Coastal Erosion and Flooding
The effectiveness of salt marshes – wetlands which are flooded and drained by tides – in protecting coastal areas in times of severe weather has been quantified in a study by researchers from the University of Cambridge.
Hawaii Residents Relax as Hurricane Threat Eases
Hawaii residents started to relax Sunday afternoon after days of keeping a cautious eye on Hurricane Ana, which for several days had been churning dangerously close by.
Bamboo Could Be a Savior for Climate Change, Biodiversity
The plant bamboo, and there are about 1,250 different species, has a very important role to play in environmental protection and climate change mitigation. Bamboos have very strong and extensive root systems and are amazing tools to combat soil erosion and to help with land degradation restoration.
Hawaii Residents Prepare for Hurricane Ana Impacts
Hurricane Ana pushed south of Hawaii’s Big Island early Saturday morning EDT, generating heavy rains and winds.
Hurricane Gonzalo Hit Bermuda
Tens of thousands were without power and streets were impassable Saturday in Bermuda after Hurricane Gonzalo roared through the island. This is the second time Bermuda has been slammed by a powerful storm in less than a week.