Sea Level to Rise Even With Aggressive Geo-Engineering
150 million people could be affected as ocean levels increases by 30cm to 70cm by the end of this century.
Kingscliff Battles Beach Erosion, Australia
Coastal residents fear their idyllic seaside town may never be restored to its former glory after the besieged coastline just copped further battering.
Erosion doubles along Alaska’s Arctic coast:: Cultural and Historical Sites Lost
Around the world, as many as 150 million people may become “climate refugees” because of global warming, according to an Environmental Justice Foundation report, which attributes some of the moves to rising sea levels.
Indian Ocean Sea Level Rise Threatens Millions
Indian Ocean sea levels are rising unevenly and threatening residents in some densely populated coastal areas, particularly those along the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, Sri Lanka, Sumatra, and Java.
Sea carves new island from Prince Edward Island shore
The sea carved a channel about 100 metres wide through the five-kilometre stretch of sand dunes, cutting it roughly in half.
A 500 million euros Plan to strengthen levees in France
Four and a half months after the disaster caused by storm Xynthia, the french “Plan Digues” is presented.
How High Will Seas Rise? Get Ready for Seven Feet
As governments, businesses, and homeowners plan for the future, they should assume that the world’s oceans will rise by at least two meters, roughly seven feet, this century. But far too few agencies or individuals are preparing for the inevitable increase in sea level that will take place as polar ice sheets melt.
La Faute-sur-Mer and l’Aiguillon-sur-Mer beaches, Vendée, France; By Claire Le Guern
The main attractions of the coastal towns besides the beaches are the Nature Reserve, and the off shore mussel farms. Not anymore.
Disputed isle in Bay of Bengal
For nearly 30 years, India and Bangladesh have argued over control of a tiny rock island in the Bay of Bengal.