How a record-breaking El Niño could supercharge California’s winter storms – the Washington Post
The abnormally strong event may boost extreme weather, flooding and erosion of the coast…
A Carlsbad beach lost most of its sand in less than 2 weeks – SF Gate
The beach had recently undergone a sand replenishment project. Most of the sand at a popular California beach has disappeared…
Sand Tales Episode 2: The Lost Coral
Join the SandKids on their second Sand Story adventure as they rush to save their island reefs!
Santa Cruz Coastal Changes Could Put Nearly $200M in Surfing Revenue at Risk – the Mercury News
Surfing generates an estimated $200 million per year in Santa Cruz each year, but that revenue could be at risk…
Stinson underwater, Ocean Beach halved: California’s beach reckoning is here – SF Gate
California’s most iconic feature is disappearing…
The Pacific Coast Highway, a Mythic Route Always in Need of Repair – the New York Times
The highway embodies the California promise of freedom. But it keeps breaking. A recent trip along the roadway revealed the frustrations of many residents.
As Coastline Erodes, One California City Considers ‘Retreat Now’ – Bloomberg
Carlsbad, unlike many other seaside communities, might just have the time, space and resources to get ahead of coastal erosion…
The Destruction of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – Gary Griggs | Op-Ed
“Move fast and break things” is a catchphrase popularized by Mark Zuckerberg, suggesting that rapid innovation and progress are achieved by embracing experimentation and accepting that mistakes and failures are inevitable…While this approach may have benefits in the tech world, it is no way to run a nation, yet, sadly, this is what we are now experiencing in Washington, D.C., with the administration’s plans underway now to essentially destroy the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Introducing SandKids.org and Sand Tales Episode 1: From the Mountains to the Sea
What’s the difference between weather, climate, and climate change? We often hear about the threats posed by climate change and its effects on people and the environment. But before addressing how to tackle it, it’s important to understand the basics: what climate is, how it differs from weather, and how the two are connected. Discover how to identify signs of climate change in your area and start conversations that promote a more resilient future…