The Real Threat Of Rising Sea Levels
More than a dozen science panels from coastal states around the country have projected a likely sea level rise of about 1 meter or more by 2100. But an increasingly effective sea level rise denier industry in this state, led by the NC-20 lobbying group and aided by the state legislature, has effectively blocked informing the public concerning the science of sea level rise.
Recreational Fishing Causes Cape Cod Salt Marsh Die-Off
Recreational fishing is a major contributor to the rapid decline of important salt marshes along Cape Cod because it strips top predators out of the ecosystem, according to new research by Brown University ecologists.
As Japan debris washes up in the US, scientists worry about break in natural order
Remnants from Japan’s earthquake and tsunami continue to arrive on the west coast, bringing exotic organisms with them.
Latin American and Asian cities lead way in planning for global warming
Cities worldwide are increasingly aware of the need to prepare for the effects of climate change, including increased variability in temperatures and extreme weather events, but are often hampered by limited financial resources and political commitment. However, Quito, Ecuador, not considered a global leader by most measures, is at the forefront of metropolises worldwide: in planning for climate change.
Illegal Sand Mining Erodes Riverbanks, Vietnam
Illegal sand mining in the Sai Gon River section between HCM City and Tay Ninh Province to the north-west has caused severe erosion of the river’s banks.
Senate Panel Approves Sea-Level Rise Bill, North Carolina
Unfazed by a heavy barrage of worldwide criticism and outright ridicule by sources ranging from Scientific American to the “Colbert Report,” the N.C. Senate’s Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources Committee approved a new version of a bill that restricts the use of scientific modeling in state and local public policy and regulations to predict future sea-level rise.
The Coral Triangle Day is Under Way!
The first ever Coral Triangle Day is celebrated on June 9, at beaches in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji, to highlight the importance of marine conservation and to raise awareness of marine biodiversity, in an area where fast population and economic growth have fuelled unsustainable coastal development and boosted demand for expensive marine resources.
Cities to Face Sharply Rising Costs for Garbage Treatment
A new, far-reaching World Bank report on the state of municipal solid waste around the world predicts a sharp rise in the amount of garbage generated by urban residents between now and 2025.
US Braces for Tsunami Debris, but Impact Unclear
More than a year after a tsunami devastated Japan, killing thousands of people and washing millions of tons of debris into the Pacific Ocean, the U.S. government and West Coast states don’t have a cohesive plan for cleaning up the rubble that floats to American shores.