December 17, 2020 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – Researchers have found that coastal marshes and wetlands, which help protect the coast from rising seas, have “a lower threshold for recovery than previously believed”. These ecosystems are not only vulnerable to drowning from seas that rise too quickly, they can also ...
Read More...December 17, 2020 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – Iceberg A68, the largest in the world, is floating towards an Antarctic wildlife sanctuary, posing a threat to the wildlife in the region. The 1,500 square mile iceberg broke off of the Larsen C ice shelf in 2017. It could damage the ...
Read More...December 16, 2020 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – Flooding from extreme weather events and rising seas have pushed “Bangladesh’s rural populations into already crowded cities, expanding their slums”. More than 300,000 residents have been affected, and 50,000 are still displaced. To read the actual article click here.
Read More...December 14, 2020 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – According to a recent study, by 2039, Taiwan will have “sea level rise of over 3cm, ocean temperatures will rise around 0.7 degrees Celsius, and the pH of coast waters will fall by 0.05 to 0.07”. These changes are expected to cause ...
Read More...December 13, 2020 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – In light of a lack of action from Florida legislators, businesses “are taking the lead in adapting their strategies to address — and survive — sea-level rise and a changing climate”. Business owners are acknowledging the economic risk they face from climate ...
Read More...December 12, 2020 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – Sea levels are rising and coastlines are retreating, which will eventually force communities to relocate or retreat; planning adaptation strategies now will help alleviate chaos down the road. “Effective adaptation will require a collaborative process involving many stakeholders, including coastal home and ...
Read More...December 12, 2020 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – An area’s tree canopy is a “key measure of its ability to manage floods, and since 1992, Charleston has lost more than 10,000 acres of tree cover”. In some places, “up to 22% of the tree canopy has been lost”. Trees make ...
Read More...December 12, 2020 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – Sea level is expected to rise by 2.4 ft in Monterey by mid-century, which will cause major effects to infrastructure and the economy. “Entire roads will be closed, homes and businesses would need to relocate, and sewer lines and storm drains will ...
Read More...December 11, 2020 By Sharon Gray in Newsletter
Article Synopsis – “As climate change reshapes the coastline, towns are weighing whether to protect vulnerable waterfront homes or encourage the owners to leave.” “Environmental experts say it’s a choice all coastal communities will face.” To read the actual article click here.
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