North Carolina didn’t like science on sea levels, so passed a law against it
In 2012, the state whose low-lying coast lies in the path of Hurricane Florence reacted to a prediction of catastrophically rising seas by banning policies based on such forecasts.
Elwha River Still Changing Five Years After World’s Largest Dam-Removal Project: More than 20 million tons of sediment flushed to the sea
Starting in 2011, the National Park Service removed two obsolete dams from the Elwha River in Olympic National Park, Washington. It was the world’s largest dam-removal project. Over the next five years, water carrying newly freed rocks, sand, silt and old tree trunks reshaped more than 13 miles of river and built a larger delta into the Pacific Ocean.
Jerry Brown signs new laws to block Trump’s California offshore oil drilling plans
In a move aimed at stopping Trump’s plans to expand offshore oil drilling along the California coast, Gov. Jerry Brown on Saturday signed two laws that prohibit construction of new pipelines that could bring the oil and gas to shore.
Pipeline company found guilty in California’s worst coastal oil spill in 25 years
A pipeline company was convicted of nine criminal charges Friday for causing the worst California coastal spill in 25 years, a disaster that blackened popular beaches for miles, killed wildlife and hurt tourism and fishing.
Summer Ship Tracks in the Pacific
The large number of ships traversing the North Pacific, combined with all of the low clouds, make ship tracks more common here than anywhere else in the world. Roughly two-thirds of the world’s ship tracks are found in the Pacific.
Why the Great Barrier Reef is in danger
One of Earth’s most impressive ecosystems is in dire straits. Here are the main issues threatening this magnificent natural wonder.
Remember that kid who invented a way to clean up ocean plastic? He’s back, and it’s happening
Boyan Slat’s solar-powered booms will soon be in the Pacific Ocean.
Best beaches on Milos, Greece
Dazzling white rock formations, hidden caves and breathtaking beaches contrast with arresting blue seas to make Milos one of the most impressive islands in Greece.
Would iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse be underwater now if it wasn’t moved 20 years ago?
When experts decided in 1999 that the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse had to be moved to survive, Dare County officials sued to stop the risky relocation. Next year marks the 20th anniversary of the colossal effort… has the encroaching Atlantic finally reached the spot where the lighthouse once stood?