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Coastal Infrastructure

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environment2 years ago

The Earth's Shaking: Unveiling the Impact of Global Warming

A new study published in the journal Nature Communications reveals that global ocean wave energy has been increasing over the past four decades, coinciding with rising global temperatures and storminess. Seismic data collected from seismographic networks around the world show a significant and progressive increase in wave energy, with the North Atlantic experiencing the fastest intensification. The findings highlight the potential dangers of increasing wave heights for coastal communities, emphasizing the need for climate change mitigation and resilient coastal infrastructure.

climate-change2 years ago

"Biden's Bay Area Visit: Climate Change and Campaigning"

President Biden will announce an additional $600 million in climate spending, including $575 million to reinforce coastal infrastructure and $67 million to protect California's power grid from weather events. The funding will support innovative coastal resilience and adaptation solutions to protect communities and ecosystems from severe climate impacts. This move comes just months after the U.S. pledged another $1 billion donation to the United Nations' Green Climate Fund. Biden has made climate change a top priority throughout his administration and will hold a climate event in Palo Alto, California, before a series of 2024 campaign fundraising events.