Scientists find link between tropical storms, decline of river deltas
A change in the patterns of tropical storms is threatening the future of the Mekong River delta in Vietnam, research shows, indicating a similar risk to other deltas around the world.
Wave Energy on the Horizon in the Pacific Islands
Waves are ubiquitous in the more than 20 island states scattered across 165 million square kilometres of the Pacific Ocean. But only this year, following a ground-breaking study by oceanographic experts, are they now seen as an economically viable source of renewable energy in the region.
Hurricane Sandy-Level Floods Likely to Hit NYC More Often
Disastrous floods like those seen during Hurricane Sandy in 2012 may hit New York City 17 times more often in the next century, a new study finds.
Climate change: ‘Monumental’ deal to cut HFCs, fastest growing greenhouse gases
More than 150 countries have reached a deal described as “monumental” to phase out gases that are making global warming worse. Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are widely used in fridges, air conditioning and aerosol sprays.
Hurricane Matthew’s Destructive Storm Surges Hint at New Normal
The coastal U.S. is highly vulnerable to rising seas, which are expected to surge in the coming years. Will this storm be a wake-up call?
As the climate warms, we are ‘primed’ for worse storms than Sandy
With the climate warming and the sea level rising, conditions are ripe for storms deadlier and more devastating than Sandy that put more people at risk. If damaging storms become more frequent, retreat from areas with mounting repetitive losses will become a topic of discussion.
The psychology behind climate change denial
In a new thesis in psychology, a researcher has studied the psychology behind climate change denial. The results show that individuals who accept and advocate hierarchical and dominant relations between social groups and power structures, tend to a larger extent deny the problem. This acceptance of hierarchies also extends to accepting human dominance over nature.
Belgium is to build its first artificial island off the coast, as climate change mitigation
Amid rising seas, Belgium plans on building an artificial island off its coast, in a step towards climate change mitigation. 8 millions euros have been provided in funding of the project study.
The short-sighted politics of sea-level rise in North Carolina
It is surprising that a major political party in this age of enlightenment has a central “plank” in its party doctrine showing skepticism about global climate change.