This page presents feeds that look at publications and media stores concentrating on climate change and coastal communities. These are publicly available sources and should be vetted by those looking to use their information.
Climate Change and Coastal Communities
- by By Jon HurdleSome 62,000 people and 56,000 homes on and near the New Jersey Shore will see at least one annual flood because of sea-level rise by 2050, even if the world makes sweeping cuts to carbon emissions now, according to a new online tool released Wednesday by Climate Central, a New Jersey-based research and advocacy nonprofit. […]
- by Joanne DegnanThe Department of Environmental Protection on Thursday unveiled its new informational website and mapping tool to help the public, stakeholders, and
- by Francesco FiondellaArchaeologist Kristina Douglass explains how past human adaptation can inform solutions to modern climate challenges.
- by Estelle ImbertThe 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) will take place in Nice from 9 to 13 June 2025. Co-organised by France and Costa Rica, this event will
- by Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Canada's National ObserverTwo coastal communities in Nunavut faced with increasing hazards as the oceans warm will receive federal funding to help study the impact on their safety.
- by Sonal Gupta, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Canada's National ObserverTwo coastal communities in Nunavut faced with increasing hazards as the oceans warm will receive federal funding to help study the impact on their safety.
- by Cloe LoganMost recent polling found that the Liberal Party has a 21 percentage-point lead in the region, which includes Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. Nationally, the Conservatives and the Liberals are neck-and-neck.
- by Sonal GuptaAs climate change impacts Nunavut’s coastal communities, a $2.2 million federal investment will help locals and researchers find solutions to rising hazards.
- by Seth MillsteinCommercial fishing is destroying ecosystems around the world. Is anything being done about it?
- by Joy CristNonprofit organization Ocracoke Alive will be hosting the second annual Ocracoke Earth Day Weekend Celebration will be on April 11-13. Throughout the weekend, attendees can choose from a variety of indoor and outdoor activities designed for all ages, including nature walks, history talks, nature crafts, live music, stargazing, a beach litter pick-up, and informative discussions on sustainability and […]
- by The Cornish TimesMP fighting for Cornwall’s coast highlights the challenges faced by Cornwall's coastal communities, from economic struggles to climate change impacts
- by Keith Rushing15 years after one of the worst oil spills in U.S. history, we're suing the Trump administration for attempting to reopen protected areas of the Gulf coastline for oil and gas drilling.
- by Shemin JoyIn a letter to Modi on March 25, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha raised questions over the exercise, recalling the protests by coastal communities against the manner in which tenders for offshore mining have been floated without conducting an environmental impact assessment.
- by PBS North CarolinaState of Change: Living with Water is a new half-hour program that looks at how communities in North Carolina have increased their resilience to climate change.
- by Lily HuIN A NUTSHELL 🌊 NASA reports an unexpected rise in sea levels by 0.23 inches in 2024, linked to extreme ocean warming. 🌡️ The year 2024 was recorded as Earth’s hottest, significantly impacting thermal expansion of seawater. 📈 Historical data shows a consistent increase in sea levels, with projections indicating further rises due to climate
Coastal Resilience Frameworks and Policies
- by climatecentralCoastal Risk Finder, Climate Central’s new interactive map resource, shows who’s at risk from worsening coastal floods driven by rising seas in the U.S. — and what’s being done to adapt.
- by cccnewsroomHARWICH – The Wychmere Harbor Snow Inn redevelopment project has been withdrawn from both the Cape Cod Commission and the local planning…
- by Jim MorrisonState policy, fund dedicated to projects gives localities confidence as their capital improvement budgets evolve to include infrastructure storm risk projects, requiring millions
- by Madison BrinnonThe 2025 Spring Salon series examined innovative strategies for strengthening Miami Beach’s resilience, bringing together experts to discuss funding initiatives, policy solutions, and architectural adaptations that balance historic preservation with the realities of climate change.
- by The Inquirer and Mirror(March 31, 2025) Leah Hill, Nantucket's coastal resilience coordinator, is scheduled to speak at the April 5 meeting of the town’s Advisory Committee of Non-Voting Taxpayers.
- by Priyanka ShankarMangroves in Pichavaram and Muthupet in Tamil Nadu significantly reduce the magnitude and occurrence of extreme coastal hazards such as tsunamis, cyclones, coastal floods etc., finds a recent study by researchers from the School of Public Policy, Indian Institute of Technology – Delhi (IIT-Delhi), along with researchers from The University of Tokyo and Institute for […]
- by Kaleigh HarrisonA new GIS-based tool maps coastal risks to guide smarter restoration. Nature-based solutions offer cost-effective shoreline protection.
- by @NOAADigCoastThe Digital Coast was developed to meet the unique needs of the coastal management community. The website provides coastal data, and the tools, training, and information needed to make these data truly useful.
- by CW TeamAs per recent ISFR 2023, India has a total Mangrove cover of 4,991.68 sq km; which is 0.15 per cent of the country’s total geographical areas.
- by norfolk.govNews Flash
- by StreetInsider.comWILMINGTON, N.C., March 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The…
- by BlueTerra LLC/PRNewswire/ — BlueTerra officially launched today with a focus on revitalizing ecosystems and enhancing coastal and community resilience. The company is…
- by themalaysianreserve.com
- by AdminThe OECS BioSPACE project, in collaboration with the Dominica Solid Waste Management Corporation, is pleased to advertise the consultancy to Enhance Coastal Resilience works in the Commonwealth of Dominica and St. Kitts and Nevis (OECS/BioSPACE/2025/WRK_04 Lot 1 for Dominica). Attached is…
- by March 25, 2025“Accolades” features the achievements of Old Dominion University’s faculty and staff, highlighting the honors and awards they have received and displaying their dedication, expertise and contributions in their respective fields. You can find the submission form on the University Communications web page.