Tag: Coastal erosion

  • Rising Seas Are Claiming New Orleans: Experts Say Relocation Must Begin Now

    Rising Seas Are Claiming New Orleans: Experts Say Relocation Must Begin Now

    New Orleans is famous for its vibrant neighborhoods, incredible food, and deep family roots, but the Gulf of Mexico is inching closer to those bustling streets every single day. The land underneath the city is slowly sinking at the exact same time that ocean levels are rising. Even after spending billions of dollars on massive…

  • Arctic Sea Ice Falls to a Historic New Low

    Arctic Sea Ice Falls to a Historic New Low

    When picturing the Arctic, it is easy to imagine a vast and permanent expanse of white, far removed from the daily weather experienced around the globe. Yet, this remote frozen ocean acts as the crucial regulatory engine for the entire planet, keeping global climates stable and predictable. Recently, satellites monitoring the top of the world…