Coastal communities
Coverage of Coastal communities in the Nexus archive.
- Labour U-turns over plans to stop paying volunteer coastguards for attending emergencies in a 'major win' for coastal communities
Labour reversed its decision to stop paying volunteer coastguards for attending emergencies, marking a significant victory for coastal communities. The policy change preserves financial support for these volunteers, who play a critical role in emergency response.
- Beach shacks won’t affect coastal communities, says Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra
Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra claims beach shacks will not impact coastal communities. The minister's statement addresses concerns about potential effects on these areas.
- EU unveils plan to help the bloc’s overlooked islands and coastal communities
The European Union has announced a plan to enhance transportation, address energy isolation, and increase housing for its islands and coastal communities.
- 1803 Engineering the Power of Waves | Changing Seas | Preview
At the O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory at Oregon State University, scientists and engineers recreate ocean waves to test artificial breakwaters and underwater energy converters. This research aims to protect coastal communities and advance renewable power.
- Engineering the Power of Waves
Scientists and engineers at Oregon State University's O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory recreate ocean waves to test artificial breakwaters and underwater energy converters. This research aims to protect coastal communities and advance renewable power.
- Kerala to set up commission to study reasons for backwardness of specific areas, communities
Kerala plans to establish a commission to study the backwardness of specific areas and communities. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan emphasizes resource allocation for Malabar, coastal, and hill regions to improve development, infrastructure, health, and education. The government will assess the feasibility of creating new districts and taluks.
- Scientist tracks melting glaciers for nearly half a century
The world’s glaciers are receding rapidly, losing over a trillion tons of ice annually due to climate change, which is raising sea levels and threatening coastal communities. A scientist and his family have observed this glacial melt firsthand for nearly 50 years.
- Africa: When Coral Reefs Die, Coastal Communities Pay the Price
The article highlights the deteriorating outlook for coral reefs in Africa and the resulting impact on coastal communities. Mombasa, Kenya, is specifically mentioned as a location where this issue is observed.
- Alaskans Reel From the Loss of National Science Foundation Ocean-Monitoring Instruments
Alaskans are experiencing anxiety due to the federal government's decommissioning of a deepwater sensor system in the nation's fastest-warming state, which is home to a multi-billion-dollar fishing industry and storm-prone coastal communities. Scientists describe the decision as ill-timed and wrong-headed given Alaska's rapid temperature rise and reliance on ocean monitoring.
- Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction
Mangrove forests are recovering after decades of human destruction, benefiting coastal communities and the climate.
- Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction
Mangrove forests are recovering after decades of human destruction, benefiting coastal communities and the climate. This unexpected resurgence highlights positive ecological progress.
- Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction
Mangrove forests are making a comeback after years of human destruction, which is beneficial for coastal communities and the climate. The resurgence is described as a surprise, indicating positive ecological progress.
- Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction
Mangrove forests are experiencing a comeback after decades of human destruction, benefiting coastal communities and the climate.
- Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction
Mangrove forests are experiencing a comeback after decades of human-driven destruction. This recovery is beneficial for coastal communities and the climate.