Portions of beaches across FL could soon be restricted to public
Beaches across Florida are about to see a major change. Stretches of sand behind condos, hotels and homes, could soon be off limits to the public.
Powerful winter storms show damage high tides with sea level rise can do
With two powerful storms generating record high tides that inundated parts of the Atlantic Coast just weeks apart—and a third nor’easter on its way—environmental advocates are urging greater efforts to address climate change and adapt cities to sea level rise.
Sewage spill closes eight Monterey beaches, CA
A massive sewage spill at the Monterey One Water wastewater treatment facility early Saturday morning has closed eight beaches. Approximately 4.9 million gallons of sewage spilled from the wastewater treatment facility.
Torrevieja, Spain; By Norma J. Longo
Torrevieja, a former fishing village on the southeast coast of Spain (Costa Blanca) in Alicante province, is now a thriving tourist city with a 2016 population of around 85,000, down from a high of over 105,000 in 2013.
Sea levels are already rising. What’s next?
Climate change is battering coasts with storms and floods, but we still haven’t grappled with the risks of what’s to come.
Who owns Florida’s beaches? Private landowner rights can clash with public beach access
In a State known for plenty of beautiful shores, the clash over who owns Florida’s beaches pits residents against tourist for access to the sand.
How can we save America’s vanishing beaches? California shows the way, according to Surfrider report
Shorelines are shrinking. Storms are flooding streets and battering homes. Coastlines around the country are being hit by climate change. And, perhaps surprisingly, California is offering an example of how the coast can be saved.
The only answer to rising seas is to retreat; By Orrin H. Pilkey & Keith C. Pilkey
Except for the timing, there is no controversy among scientists regarding sea level rise. Defending the coast and holding the shoreline in place ultimately will be futile. With a three-foot or a six-foot sea level rise, we will retreat, probably beginning within the next 50 years.
Rising seas threaten nearly $1 trillion worth of US homes, and most of them are moderately priced
If sea levels were to rise 6 feet, 1.9 million homes, or $916 billion worth of U.S. residential real estate, could be lost, according to a new report.