Natural Allies for the Next Sandy
The floodwaters from Hurricane Sandy had barely receded in New York last fall when the suggestions started coming for ways to keep the city and other low-lying areas safe in future storms. Podcast:...
View ArticleInnovation Earth: Green Bus To The Rescue
Next Tuesday, it will have been one year since the monstrous Hurricane Sandy struck the East Coast, killing 117 people in the U.S., destroying thousands of homes and wreaking $65 billion in damage....
View ArticleThe Sea Wall Nature Gave You
Last summer I went scuba diving on the coral reefs inside Mexico's Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve about two hours south of Cancun. The coastline there gets thrashed by storms frequently, but I was...
View ArticleIncreased flooding may cost the world $1 trillion by 2050
Flood damage in the world's major coastal cities may top $1 trillion a year by 2050 due to rising seas and subsiding land, according to a new study. The startling figure is "not a forecast or a...
View ArticleHabitat loss doubles coastal flood impact: Study
PARIS: Removing mangroves, marshes, reefs, forests, dunes and other natural defences doubles the risk for life and property from coastal floods, a US climate study said on Sunday. In the most detailed...
View ArticleHabitat loss doubles coastal flood impact - study
PARIS, France: Removing mangroves, marshes, reefs, forests, dunes and other natural defences doubles the risk for life and property from coastal floods, a US climate study said on Sunday. In the most...
View ArticleThe best defense against catastrophic storms: Mother Nature, say Stanford...
(Source: Stanford University) Stanford Report, July 16, 2013 Stanford researchers say that natural habitats such as dunes and reefs are the best protection against storms and rising sea levels along...
View ArticleDunes, reefs protect U.S. coasts from climate change
Story Highlights Scientists say dunes and reefs help protect 67% of U.S. coastlines from sea level riseThey say coastal damages could double if natural habitats aren't maintained...
View ArticleFlorida’s mangroves are making a move north
From South Florida to St. Augustine, mangroves are making moves up Florida’s Atlantic coast, chewing up salt marshes in the latest indicator of global climate change. But scientists say the ecological...
View ArticleMangroves migrating northward
Much of the Florida shoreline was once too cold for the tropical trees called mangroves, but the plants are now spreading northward at a rapid clip, scientists reported Monday. That finding is the...
View ArticleCoral reefs first line of defense in a hurricane
At a recent gathering in Orlando, meteorologists predicted a quiet hurricane season this year. Let’s hope so. Our coastal development choices, combined with changing storms and sea levels, have greatly...
View ArticleWorld's Longest Artificial Reef Under Construction in Mexico
The world’s longest artificial reef is under construction off the coast of Quintana Roo, Mexico. The Kan-Kanán project will be 1.9 kilometers (1.18 miles) long upon completion and will help protect the...
View ArticleNC scientists find that oyster reefs can grow faster than sea-level rise
MOREHEAD CITY Climate scientists predict that by 2100 sea level will be 2 to 3 feet higher than it is today, but it appears oyster reefs may adapt to the change. New research at the UNC Marine Science...
View ArticleOcean Health Index Assesses U.S West Coast States (University of California -...
(Source: University of California - Santa Barbara) The first regional assessment by the Ocean Health Index on American waters - Southern, Central and Northern California, Oregon and Washington - showed...
View ArticleHabitat Loss Leads to Diminished Coastal Protection and Lower Carbon Storage...
Ocean Health Index Shows Loss of Dunes, Salt Marshes and Seagrasses Leaves West Coast More Vulnerable to Erosion and Reduces Natural Carbon Storage Santa Barbara, CA/Arlington, VA (PRWEB) June 18, 2014...
View Article>Habitat Loss Leads to Diminished Coastal Protection and Lower Carbon Storage...
Ocean Health Index Shows Loss of Dunes, Salt Marshes and Seagrasses Leaves West Coast More Vulnerable to Erosion and Reduces Natural Carbon Storage Santa Barbara, CA/Arlington, VA (PRWEB) June 18, 2014...
View ArticleReefs cheaper than concrete to protect coast cities
PARIS: Coral reefs are as good as concrete defences at protecting tropical coastal cities from rising seas but are far cheaper, scientists said in a study published on Tuesday. Instead of committing...
View ArticleRubio New Subcommittee Chair>
Dear Senator Marco Rubio, So, you are thinking of running for President? You recently became chair of the Senate Subcommittee that oversees our national interests, mission, and investments in the...
View ArticleResearch on the effects of storm surges on sand dunes to aid coastal...
(Source: NERC - Natural Environment Research Council) 4 February 2014 Scientists funded by NERC will this week start research to find out how quickly sand dunes along the east coast of England recover...
View ArticleGov. Markell, Sens. Carper and Coons, Congressman Carney announce funding to...
(Source: John Carney) Gov. Markell, Sens. Carper and Coons, Congressman Carney announce funding to increase resiliency of vulnerable Bayshore habitats Project includes resiliency investments in...
View ArticleMany lives depend on the shores
NEED FOR HOLISTIC PLANNING: Protecting our coast from erosion is vital as it supports 70pc of the population A FIELD trip to Ban Khun Samut Chean, a coastal village in the province of Samut Prakarn,...
View ArticleRI Receives Nearly $200K for Coastal Resiliency Project (US Senate Committee...
(Source: US Senate Committee on Judiciary) Thursday, July 17, 2014 RI Receives Nearly $200K for Coastal Resiliency Project Washington, DC - Rhode Island's Congressional delegation today joined with...
View ArticleRI Receives Nearly $200K for Coastal Resiliency Project (Sheldon Whitehouse)
(Source: Sheldon Whitehouse) Thursday, July 17, 2014 RI Receives Nearly $200K for Coastal Resiliency Project Washington, DC - Rhode Island's Congressional delegation today joined with Governor Lincoln...
View ArticleBishop Hails Federal Sandy Recovery Funding for Coastal Restoration and...
(Source: United States House of Representatives) Bishop Hails Federal Sandy Recovery Funding for Coastal Restoration and Resiliency on Long Island 10/25/13 Congressman Tim Bishop hailed the...
View ArticleUW Professor Proposes Global Strategy to Protect Vulnerable Coastal...
(Source: University of Wyoming) September 12, 2014 - Existing resources can be channeled to fund both short-term emergency responses and long-run investments necessary to protect vulnerable coastal...
View ArticleRI Receives Nearly $200K for Coastal Resiliency Project (David Cicilline)
(Source: David Cicilline) WASHINGTON, DC - Rhode Island's Congressional delegation today joined with Governor Lincoln D. Chafee and the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) to announce $193,090...
View ArticleIt's National Hurricane Week ... But If You're Not Ready For The Next Storm,...
By Gail Dutton Keeping people safe from hurricanes, tsunamis, and other natural disasters just got easier – which is good news, since this is National Hurricane Week! Thanks to some innovative desktop...
View ArticleCouncil continues to protect and manage our coastline (Sunshine Coast...
(Source: Sunshine Coast Regional Council) 24 Apr 14 Sunshine Coast Council has continued its commitment to protect and manage its coastline with the adoption of the Coastal Management Policy and...
View ArticleRising sea levels to cost Australia billions: study
SYDNEY: Rising sea levels could threaten infrastructure worth more than USD 205 billion in Australia if climate change is left unchecked, a study warned on Wednesday. The Climate Council report said...
View ArticleReed, Whitehouse Announce $1.35 Million for RI Coastal Management &...
(Source: Jack Reed) 6/03/2015 - WASHINGTON, DC - With families getting set to enjoy time along Rhode Island's 400 miles of coastline this summer, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse today...
View ArticleConstruction re-think needed for Great Barrier Reef coast (James Cook...
(Source: James Cook University) Construction re-think needed for Great Barrier Reef coast No alt text James Cook University scientists have revealed that 10 percent of the coastline adjacent to the...
View ArticleSalt marsh plants key to reducing coastal erosion and flooding (University of...
(Source: University of Cambridge) The effectiveness of salt marshes - wetlands which are flooded and drained by tides - in protecting coastal areas in times of severe weather has been quantified in a...
View ArticleLooking ahead: Coastal sustainability in 2015 (Northeastern University)
(Source: Northeastern University) Do you foresee anyone coming up with solutions this year for any of these issues? For something like invasive species, which continues to be an area of concern, it's...
View Article4/29/15 — NOAA study finds marshes, reefs, beaches can enhance coastal...
(Source: NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmosferic Administration) NOAA study finds marshes, reefs, beaches can enhance coastal resilience Combined with built infrastructure, natural habitats can protect...
View Article4/29/15 — NOAA study finds marshes, reefs, beaches can enhance coastal...
(Source: National Ocean Service) NOAA study finds marshes, reefs, beaches can enhance coastal resilience Combined with built infrastructure, natural habitats can protect shorelines from threats April...
View ArticleDwindling dunes between the devils and the deep sea
There is growing concern amongst environmentalists and scientists over the delay in mapping coastal sand dunes, which act as natural buffers to soil erosion and rising sea levels, across Goa's coastal...
View ArticleClimate Change Reduces Coral Reefs' Ability to Protect Coasts (USGS - US...
(Source: USGS - US Geological Survey) Aerial photograph of Kwajalein Atoll showing its low-lying islands and coral reefs. (High resolution image) Aerial photograph of Kwajalein Atoll showing its...
View Article‘Goa’s coast least hit by erosion’
Panaji: Goa features as the state which has the lowest percentage (17.39%) of its shore length under erosion and the highest percentage (52.37%) of a stable shoreline when compared to 11 maritime...
View ArticleWorld Should Heed Lessons from Hurricane Katrina, UW Economist Says...
(Source: University of Wyoming) UW economist Edward Barbier says the response to Hurricane Katrina offers lessons for the world's other coastal regions. (UW Photo) August 19, 2015 - A decade after...
View ArticleKatrina Lessons Could Save lives
Joe DeCapua Ten years ago, Hurricane Katrina slammed into the southern U.S. state of Louisiana, killing 1800 people, displacing more than one million others and causing 110 billion dollars in damage....
View ArticleNew Jersey's Resilient Coastlines Initiative Champions Natural Solutions for...
(Source: The Nature Conservancy of New Jersey) Chester, New Jersey | September 21, 2015 New Jersey is not immune to our planet’s changing weather, including stronger, more frequent storms, and rising...
View ArticleNOAA awards $1.1 million to support coastal communities facing changing sea...
(Source: NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmosferic Administration) Funding to help make resilient and healthy coastal communities, economies, and ecosystems October 6, 2015 Coastal communities face...
View ArticleThe Nature Conservancy and CH2M publish new guidance on coastal risk...
(Source: CH2M Hill Companies Ltd) Facing rising sea levels and more frequent storms, the world's coastal communities and infrastructure need long-lasting solutions. The Nature Conservancy and CH2M...
View ArticleOn the coast, a warm and wet future unfolds
As politicians dither over climate change, scientists are watching it unfold before their eyes. I joined other journalists and broadcast meteorologists in Beaufort last weekend for a two-day climate...
View ArticlePredicting Hurricane-Induced Coastal Change (USGS - US Geological Survey)
(Source: USGS - US Geological Survey) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The probability of hurricane-induced coastal change on sandy beaches from Florida to New York has been assessed for the first time in two...
View ArticleCuba girds for climate change by reclaiming coasts
CAYO COCO, Cuba (AP) — After Cuban scientists studied the effects of climate change on this island's 3,500 miles (5,630 kilometers) of coastline, their discoveries were so alarming that officials...
View ArticleNew Report Assesses the Impacts of Emerging Threats on Gulf Coast Species and...
(Source: US Fish and Wildlife Service) Press Release New Report Assesses the Impacts of Emerging Threats on Gulf Coast Species and Ecosystems November 13, 2015 Contact(s): Christina Meister,...
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