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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Environment

Millions of Australians at risk from rising sea levels and heat deaths to soar, national climate risk assessment report warns

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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How flood-ravaged Boston took on the climate deniers and won

Boston faces recurring flooding due to rising sea levels and climate change, affecting daily life and local businesses.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Environment

Millions of Australians at risk from rising sea levels and heat deaths to soar, national climate risk assessment report warns

Environment
fromHudson Valley Post
2 days ago

New York State May Vanish From Water Sooner Than Predicated

Significant portions of New York State face inundation risk by 2100 from projected sea level rise of roughly 2.5 to nearly 7 feet, amplified by land subsidence.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 week ago

World's coastal settlements moving inland to avoid rising sea levels

Many coastal settlements worldwide are retreating inland as wealthier communities relocate to avoid flooding, storms, erosion, and sea-level rise while poorer regions remain exposed.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Study: Sea level rise could diminish $200M surfing economy along Santa Cruz coast

Surfing contributes nearly $200 million annually to Santa Cruz, but sea level rise could cut surfable waves by nearly 40%, risking millions in losses.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

This small Virginia island could be underwater before the next century

Before colonial settlers arrived in the 1700s, Indigenous people likely traveled to the island in the summer to take advantage of the abundant fish and crabs, according to the National Park Service. Many descendants of the original settlers with surnames like Crockett, Parks and Thomas have remained to this day. The isolation has allowed the development of a unique accent, one that some residents describe as a mix between "Southern" and "Elizabethan" English.
Environment
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Enviro Groups Urge Gov to Reject Legislation Advancing Road Widening in Sonoma County Swamp - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 697 would authorize the construction of additional travel lanes on State Route 37 between Vallejo and State Route 121 in Sonoma County by allowing the Department of Fish and Wildlife to issue a " permit for the incidental take of fully protected species." Normally, such a permit requires a study and a remediation plan, but legislation passed in 2023 created a streamlined process for certain situations.
California
#coastal-erosion
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Real estate

Nantucket Homes Are Listing for Millions Despite Beach Erosion Risk-5 Key Takeaways

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Real estate

Nantucket Homes Are Listing for Millions Despite Beach Erosion Risk-5 Key Takeaways

#coastal-flooding
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Taking action to stop climate change is not an act of charity; it is a legal obligation | Cynthia Houniuhi

Rising seas and extreme weather are eroding Fanalei Island, threatening livelihoods, culture, and future generations and prompting urgent demands for climate justice.
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

Is Polar Geoengineering a Bold Fix or a Dangerous Gamble? Debate Rages among Scientists

Scientists are sharply divided over polar geoengineering, with some warning interventions are infeasible and dangerous while others argue they could mitigate catastrophic warming.
Science
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Earthquakes rattle Pacific Northwest on fault overdue for 'Big One'

Multiple earthquakes off Oregon’s coast, including magnitudes 5.8 and 5.1, raise concern about a potential future magnitude‑9 Cascadia Subduction Zone event.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

A little bit of joy': can tiny rafts save endangered sparrows from rising seas?

Saltmarsh sparrows face likely extinction by mid-century, and volunteers use low-cost improvised techniques to locate nests and protect chicks from rising tides.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Alameda mayor: City's sustainability chief receives environmental award

Not only is Danielle working to implement the city's Climate Action and Resilience Plan (CARP) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change, she also founded and co-chairs the Oakland Alameda Adaptation Committee (OAAC), a coalition of more than 30 local, regional, state and federal stakeholders and community-based organizations. OAAC partners work collaboratively to identify and implement actions to address sea level rise; protect and restore water quality, recreation and habitat; and promote community resilience.
Environment
Environment
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Bay's health is critical to the region's health

Protect and invest in San Francisco Bay's shorelines, marshes, and wetlands to preserve regional health, fisheries, wildlife, and resilience against sea level rise.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Bay's health is critical to the region's health

Protect the Bay's ecosystems and maintain democratic institutions by investing in nature and actively participating in elections to safeguard rights and representation.
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

States now have a legal duty to prevent climate harm - justice is in reach

Rising seas are eroding Tuvalu; the International Court of Justice ruled states have a legal duty to prevent climate harm and can be held liable.
#greenland-ice-sheet
#antarctica
fromFuturism
4 months ago
OMG science

Antarctic Glacier Accused of "Ice Piracy"

The Kohler West glacier is 'stealing' ice from the Kohler East glacier as it melts faster, a phenomenon dubbed 'ice piracy.'
fromMail Online
4 months ago
OMG science

Shocking Antarctica discovery sends climate deniers into celebration

Antarctica experienced a surprising increase in ice from 2021 to 2023 due to intense snowfall, challenging previous trends of ice loss.
OMG science
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Shocking Antarctica discovery sends climate deniers into celebration

Antarctica experienced a surprising increase in ice from 2021 to 2023 due to intense snowfall, challenging previous trends of ice loss.
#amoc
Science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Stone Age 'Atlantis' lost to the sea discovered after 8,500 years

A submerged Stone Age settlement with artifacts and preserved organic remains was discovered off Aarhus, Denmark, offering insight into coastal life before sea-level rise.
Science
fromFortune
1 month ago

Archeologists discover a stone age atlantis beneath Danish bay, preserved like a time capsule after 8,500 years

Divers found a Mesolithic coastal settlement 8 meters below the Bay of Aarhus, preserved by post-glacial sea-level rise and studied by an EU-funded seabed-mapping project.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Landfill that closed 47 years ago continues to leak trash into Pacific Ocean

For more than 20 years, Mussel Rock, a steep stretch of oceanfront land in northern San Mateo County with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and the Farallon Islands, was a garbage dump. Two communities, Pacifica and Daly City, threw away thousands of tons of trash there starting in 1957, when Dwight D. Eisenhower was president, I Love Lucy and Elvis ruled TV and radio, and environmental laws were few and far between. The landfill closed in 1978.
Environment
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#west-antarctic-ice-sheet
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

U.S. Researchers May Never Probe Deep into Antarctica's Doomsday Glacier' Again Without This Ship

'Only one vessel—the U.S. research icebreaker Nathaniel B. Palmer—has successfully penetrated the area's phalanx of sea ice...to reach a critical location on Thwaites, widely considered the world's most dangerous glacier.'
Science
Environment
fromKqed
1 month ago

As Flood Risk Grows, Suisun City Weighs Annexing California Forever Land | KQED

Suisun City is considering annexation to boost its tax base and protect against rising sea levels.
Science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Mysterious change in Earth's rotation set for TODAY

Earth's rotation is speeding up, raising concerns about potential effects on sea levels and human health.
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Why Caltrans is widening a Bay Area highway that's going to flood

State Route 37 faces significant challenges from sea level rise and peak hour traffic congestion, prompting a costly widening project.
fromKqed
2 months ago

The Bay Is Rising, and Marin's Most Traveled Roads Are in Its Way | KQED

Floodwaters can disrupt access in Marin City, particularly when heavy rains and high tides block the only road in and out of the neighborhood.
California
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The ocean's currents are shifting. Why?

The Earth's atmosphere and oceans affect one another in a feedback loop influencing wind and weather patterns, ocean currents, and more.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

When Will Greenland's Ice Disappear? Scientists Are Racing to Find Out

Inside a tent on Greenland's ice sheet, the GreenDrill expedition seeks to drill through ancient ice to examine the bedrock, crucial for understanding climate impact.
OMG science
Portland food
fromKqed
4 months ago

Rising Tides, Tough Choices: Pacifica Allowed to Bolster Seawalls as a Stopgap Plan | KQED

Pacifica is permitted to use and enhance seawalls for the next 20 years, despite controversy over their long-term effectiveness against climate change.
Portland food
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago

How Worried Should People Be about a Monster Quake and California Flooding?

Pacific Northwest faces compounded risks from sea-level rise and earthquakes, but new research suggests it's not as dire as alarming headlines imply.
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