coastal erosion

Minister Shibu Baby John directed IRE and KMML to resolve local challenges like land disputes and coastal erosion to ensure complaint-free operations.

Rising seas and coastal erosion threaten historic sites like Jamestown, Virginia, as the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary. Archaeologists are working urgently to uncover and preserve historical artifacts before they are lost to climate change impacts.

North Carolina's Coastal Resources Commission Science Panel advises caution in using hardened structures like seawalls and jetties to combat coastal erosion, noting adverse effects such as increased erosion in adjacent areas and reduced sand supply for beaches. The panel's report highlights tradeoffs between different shoreline stabilization methods, including terminal groins and beach nourishment, while lawmakers consider repealing a longstanding ban on seawalls.

Heavy surf and high tides caused coastal damage in Southern California, including historic cabin flooding and erosion at Crystal Cove State Park. A 5-year-old girl drowned in Laguna Beach due to dangerous surf conditions, while experts linked the events to rising sea levels from climate change.

Dare County is changing contractors for the repair of a deteriorating jetty in Buxton. The jetty's disrepair has contributed to coastal erosion, leading to houses falling into the ocean. Local leaders have secured a new contractor to address the issue.

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan highlights the blue economy's potential for Puthuyuga Keralam, emphasizing the port-maritime sector as a development catalyst and addressing challenges like pollution, climate change, and coastal erosion.

The grave of 119 sailors who drowned 200 years ago in a warship disaster is at risk of falling into the sea due to coastal erosion threatening clifftop cemeteries.

The grave of 119 sailors who drowned 200 years ago in a warship disaster is at risk of falling into the sea due to coastal erosion threatening clifftop cemeteries.

Pacific governments have launched the world's first regional framework for planned climate relocation. The framework provides guidance for communities facing displacement due to rising seas, coastal erosion, and intensifying storms.

Bulldozers demolished three houses in a Norfolk village severely impacted by coastal erosion. The properties, including the pensioner 'Granny Canute's home, were intentionally removed to prevent them from collapsing into the sea.