For coastal solar and storage projects, complying with minimum code requirements is not sufficient to ensure long service ...

In late October, a rare Gervais’ beaked whale washed up on a North Carolina beach. The 11-foot marine mammal had swallowed a plastic balloon, which obstructed its digestive passage, a dire situation.

H.G. Wells warned us: “Adapt or perish.” That truth hangs over South Carolina’s coast today as change is coming fast. Population growth is surging. Energy and water demands are climbing. Development ...

This article is republished from The Conversation, an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Christine Keiner is chair of The Department of Science, ...

Coastal populations are expanding quickly around the world. The rise is evident in burgeoning waterfront cities and in the increasing damage from powerful storms and rising sea levels. Yet, reliable, ...

Louisiana's coastal and environmental challenges are always at the forefront, but this year proved to be an especially tumultuous one. As we close out 2023, get caught up on the year's biggest ...

Drivers crossing the Interstate 10 bridge from Kenner to LaPlace will get an up-close view of how the state is rebuilding the coast later this summer. Sediment will be dredged from Lake Pontchartrain ...

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The new five-year strategy will adapt coastal resilience tools for these more rural, riverine communities. Some current floodplain maps for these areas are outdated, dating back to 2008. Southern ...

Discover how climate change is impacting India in 2026, from record heatwaves to coastal erosion. Learn about adaptation ...