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Since 1958, tidal groundwater has continued moving beneath Runit Dome in the Marshall Islands, where 85,000 cubic meters of radioactive material rest; now rising Pacific seas are raising questions about the future of the 115-meter-wide structureTidal groundwater moves freely beneath Runit Dome in the Marshall Islands. Built over a nuclear crater, the 115-meter concrete structure ho...- When a tropical cyclone hit Florida’s Gulf coast in July 2026, sea turtles weren’t the only victims: The world’s smallest tern was raising young on Pensacola beach when seawater inundated its nesting groundsDuring the nesting season, coastal birds like Least Terns and Black Skimmers are at high risk from tropical cyclones. These birds nest dire...
- Massachusetts’ 2022 drought pushed seawater into a coastal marsh, triggering an 83% crash in methane emissions; the wetland still hadn’t recovered a year laterIn 2022, Massachusetts experienced a significant drought that led to seawater intrusion in a coastal marsh. This unusual phenomenon resulte...
- Marine heatwaves a growing threat to physical, mental health of humans: ResearchersMarine heatwaves are having a growing impact on human health in multiple ways. These extreme temperatures can exacerbate storms and raise c...
- 2026 Super El Niño Forecast: What happens this winter could shock California, here's whyCalifornia anticipates a dangerous winter with record coastal sea levels. A rapidly strengthening El Niño threatens increased flooding and ...
- New Jersey used 47 years of coastal storm data to uncover a hidden erosion threat; the result revealed damaging storm conditions at Sandy Hook now occur twice as often as they did in 1979Coastal erosion in New Jersey is changing as Sandy Hook now faces damaging storm conditions twice as often as 1979. Researchers used 47 yea...
- In 1990, U.S. conservationists repurposed thousands of discarded Christmas trees to slow coastal erosion. Thirty-six years later, the unusual experiment produced thriving wetlands, healthier wildlife habitats, and stronger natural defenses against stormsHow Recycled Christmas Trees Are Saving Louisiana’s Coastline: Louisiana has lost over 2,000 square miles of coastline since the 1930s. But...
- Meet South Florida teenager Theo Quenee who turned his rooftop into a mangrove nursery after Hurricane IrmaHurricane Irma's devastation prompted Theo Quenee to rescue hundreds of mangrove seedlings. He transformed his home's roof into a nursery, ...
- US coastal cities at risk? What a new study warns about sea levels surging by 2100Coastal cities face greater flooding and property damage from potential sea level rise. New research indicates oceans could rise significan...
- 30 million oysters are being dumped into US's Chesapeake Bay in a race to save America's largest estuaryMillions of baby oysters are being planted in the Chesapeake Bay. Scientists hope this effort will revive one of America's most important w...
- To guard Rotterdam from the sea, the Netherlands built two swinging steel arms, each 210 meters long, among the largest moving structures on Earth, closing against storm surgesThe Maeslant Barrier protects Rotterdam from North Sea surges. This massive structure exemplifies Dutch water management expertise and fore...
- NASA satellite study finds Earth's mangrove forests are making an unexpected comeback after decades of decline. But scientists warn the good news may not last foreverGlobal mangrove forests have shown a net increase between 2000 and 2020 due to restoration efforts and conservation policies. These vital c...
- New York City weather alert: Flash flood threat rises as torrential rain targets NYC, officials warn of dangerous Monday commute and travel disruptionsNew York weather: New York City faces a significant weather threat with heavy rain and thunderstorms poised to cause widespread flash flood...
- As Cabo Verde's fairytale journey continues at the FIFA World Cup, the tiny island just pulled off one of nature’s greatest comeback storiesWhile Cabo Verde earns international attention for its inspiring FIFA World Cup journey, the island nation is also celebrating an extraordi...
- California's coastal sand dunes are becoming history, and the first-ever map shows how 165 years of development and erosion have shrunk a natural shield against storms and rising seasCalifornia's iconic beaches are losing their natural sand dune protectors, with over half disappearing since the Gold Rush due to developme...
- Scientists just found Arctic marine heat waves have increased since the 1980s, and a Barents Sea event lasted 480 days because melting sea ice and warming waters are rewriting the region’s climate clockThe Arctic Ocean is experiencing unprecedented marine heatwaves, lasting longer and becoming more intense due to climate change and melting...
- Data centers are stewing in their own pollutionA new study reveals a significant portion of planned data centers face high climate risks, potentially becoming uninsurable due to extreme ...
- Storm Arthur tracker, path: Tropical storm hits Texas, flooding alert in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, 20,000 barrels of oil could be lost as Atlantic Hurricane Season 2026 beginsStorm Arthur updates: Flooding was likely through Friday over parts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and the Florida Panh...
- Scientists found that ‘rivers in the sky’ are triggering ocean heatwaves in the North Pacific and North Atlantic, but their effect changes with the seasonsNew research reveals atmospheric rivers, powerful storms hitting the US West Coast, are a key factor in developing marine heatwaves. These ...
- Tropical storm Chantal forms off South Carolina coast in US: When will it make landfall?Tropical Storm warning: Tropical Storm Chantal formed off the South Carolina coast Saturday morning and is expected to make landfall on the...
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