Nowhere to Hide from Climate Change
The water is nibbling away the beaches of Fiji. Not even the dead are allowed peace of mind. The graveyard of Togoru – a village on the largest island of Fiji – has been submerged.
An American beach story: when property rights clash with the rising sea
Rising sea levels driven by climate change are forcing communities like Humarock to confront a troubling future. The global water line has risen by about 8 inches on average since 1900, and it’s expected to rise about that much or more by 2050.
‘King tides’ are rising, so groups span globe to monitor it
From coast to coast, hundreds of tide watchers come out with their cameras to record the latest ‘king tides,’ brief episodes of tidal flooding that could become the norm, with expected sea-level rise.
Rising waters: can a massive barrier save Venice from drowning?
A retractable barrier designed to protect Venice from sea level rise and storm surges is set to be operational next year. But the project’s engineering limitations and cost overruns are raising questions about the mega-projects that many coastal cities are hoping can save them.
Buried in marshes’: sea-level rise could destroy historic sites on US east coast
Large tracts of America’s east coast heritage are at risk from being wiped out by sea level rise, with the rising oceans set to threaten more than 13,000 archaeological and historic sites, according to new research.
First inland South Carolina tract purchased in Cape Romain effort to save habitat as seas rise
The vast island seascape of the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge just gained a first tiny foothold on what could be its future.
Sea levels are already rising. What’s next?
Climate change is battering coasts with storms and floods, but we still haven’t grappled with the risks of what’s to come.
Swallowed by the Sea: Where coastal infrastructure and jobs meet climate change
Life is shifting fast for coastal communities in West Africa. In some areas, coastlines are eroding as much as 10 meters per year. Stronger storms and rising seas are wiping out homes, roads and buildings that have served as landmarks for generations.
How can we save America’s vanishing beaches? California shows the way, according to Surfrider report
Shorelines are shrinking. Storms are flooding streets and battering homes. Coastlines around the country are being hit by climate change. And, perhaps surprisingly, California is offering an example of how the coast can be saved.