Artist and scientist make a natural pair: united, they are an educational force
World-renowned coastal geologist Orrin H. Pilkey and artist Mary Edna Fraser, an internationally recognized master of the textile art of batik, bring an understanding of coastal geology and global change to the public in a way that is scientifically astute and visually intriguing.
UK’s Prince Charles blasts climate-change skeptics
Many doubters have dismissed scientific evidence supporting warming of the earth due to human activity, arguing that the large majority of scientists are wrong, or the consequences of warming overstated.
New Light on Polynesian Migration
The migratory story of the Polynesians may be more ancient and complicated than previously thought and may have had to do with sea level rises occurring at the time, and the formation of an archipelago.
Pacific Northwest warned of climate change dangers
Washington state and the province of British Columbia launched a joint effort on Wednesday to warn residents of North America’s Pacific Northwest about the danger that climate change poses to coastal communities.
Surf’s Up: New Research Monitor Ocean Wave Behavior and Shore Impacts
Engineers have created a new type of “stereo vision” to use in studying ocean waves as they pound against the shore, providing a better way to understand and monitor this violent, ever-changing environment.
Research Pending into Old Bar beach Erosion, Australia
A feasibility study into an offshore reef to address coastal erosion at Old Bar, east of Taree, is due to start in March.
Climate change Litigation, A New Frontier ?
Today’s lawsuits may spur thinking about future liability risks among major emitters, creating awareness and thus also may have an impact on the actions of governments and corporations.
The Human Face of Climate Change, by Michael P. Nash
The film, an 89-minute documentary on the repercussions of climate change on human migration, delves into the unique challenges presented when people are forced onto foreign shores.
Coastal Erosion In The Seychelles
Climate change and sea level rise are shaping the Seychelles Islands in spectacular ways. Rocks along the coast have been worn away, leaving dramatic formations and sand patterns, and more importantly, leaving the coastline unprotected from storm surges and flash flood.