Yale 360 Video: Belo Monte Dam Controversy
The Belo Monte dam, now under construction in the Amazon, is heralded as an abundant power source for Brazil’s burgeoning economy. But critics contend the project’s benefits are outweighed by the environmental and social costs, the flooding of 260 square miles of rainforest and the displacement of more than 20,000 people. A Yale Environment 360 video report, explores both sides of this controversial project.
Coral Reefs in the Indo-Pacific Ocean Naturally Tougher Than Caribbean Reefs
Coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific region, including the Great Barrier Reef, recover faster from major stresses than their Caribbean counterparts, leading marine scientists have said.
Brazil biologists investigate penguin deaths
Brazilian biologists are investigating the deaths of more than 500 penguins found washed up on the beaches of Rio Grande do Sul state.
Trigger for Past Rapid Sea Level Rise Discovered
The cause of rapid sea level rise in the past has been found by scientists at the University of Bristol using climate and ice sheet models.
Legislators rule prediction of rising sea out of bounds
In North Carolina, lawmakers have passed a law about planning for rising seas. Basically, it forbids coastal communities from making any plans that factor in the latest climate change science.
Illegal Sand Mining Complaints; Sindhdurga, India
A resort in Sindhdurga has complained to the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) of illegal sand dredging in the Mochemaad creek that has destroyed the mangroves.
Trinidad Leatherback Turtle Hatchlings Crushed
Thousands of leatherback turtle eggs and hatchlings have been crushed by bulldozers on Trinidad’s northern coast.
Top Marine Scientists Warn Reefs In Rapid Decline
More than 2,600 of the world’s top marine scientists warned coral reefs around the world were in rapid decline and urged immediate global action on climate change to save what remains.
Fish return to undammed Elwha River
A project to remove two hydroelectric dams from the Elwha River in Washington state is bringing benefits for local wildlife. But the fish are not home free yet.