That ‘More Realistic’ Sea-Level Report? Not Good News for NC
An Op-Ed by Robert Young, director of the Program for the Study of Developed Shorelines and a professor of coastal geology at Western Carolina University.
Global Greenhouse Gas Levels Reach New Monthly Record
In another ominous sign of human-caused climate change, US government scientists said Wednesday that global carbon dioxide concentrations have reached a new monthly record of 400 parts per million.
Study: Why Blue Whales Can’t Avoid Barges, Ocean Liners
A new study reveals why ocean-going ships pose such a big threat to the whales: the gentle giants simply don’t know how to get out of the way.
Storm Surge Expected to Cause Erosion, Rip Currents along Treasure Coast, Florida
A strong storm brewing in the Atlantic Ocean is causing strong rip currents along the Treasure Coast, with the risk of erosion along the shoreline.
Climate: 9 Questions on Rising Seas
How and why are the seas rising?