Cuba Razes Buildings to Fight Beach Erosion
Cuba is demolishing buildings constructed over the natural dunes of its famed seaside resort of Varadero, in a bid to fight beach erosion at its top tourist attraction.
Obama Administration Considers Sweeping Climate Plan
The Obama administration is considering a sweeping initiative to address climate change, including the first-ever limits on carbon dioxide from power plants, the country’s biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions…
Swept Away: Beach Erosion Continues to be Huge Problem for Texas
Beach erosion in Texas, as in numerous other U.S. locations, is a huge problem. Studies show that about 64 percent of the Texas coast is eroding at an average rate of 6 feet per year, but some areas are losing more than 25 feet per year. On average, the Texas coast is losing about 2.3 feet a year to erosion.
Climate Change-Poverty Link Highlighted In World Bank Report
The World Bank says it will increasingly view its efforts to help developing countries fight poverty through a “climate lens.”
Find The Cleanest, Safest Beaches With Updated Swim Guide app
Beach season is upon us, but is the water at your local beach safe? You can find out with the click of a button through the newly updated Swim Guide app from the Waterkeeper Alliance.