Who owns the beach? It depends on state law and tide lines

In principle, some portion of the shoreline is public land along virtually all US coasts. But these can sometimes overlap with private property interests, creating confusion and conflict.

Thomas Ankersen, Legal Skills Professor and Director, Conservation Clinic, University of Florida College of Law, University of Florida • conversation
July 19, 2021 • ~10 min

What makes the world's biggest surfable waves?

Some beaches in the world tend to consistently produce huge waves. Places like Nazaré Canyon in Portugal and Mavericks in California are famous for their waves because of the shape of the seafloor.

Sally Warner, Assistant Professor of Climate Science, Brandeis University • conversation
Dec. 3, 2020 • ~7 min

Earth’s volcanic ‘hot spots’ are in constant motion

Scientists have long thought of volcanic hot spots as stationary points, but a new study finds they are very much on the move.

Lindsey Valich-Rochester • futurity
Aug. 2, 2019 • ~5 min

Indigenous leaders put ‘the language of the Earth on the agenda’ at Harvard

At Harvard, indigenous Alaskan elder Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq and Polynesian navigator Nainoa Thompson offered a close-to-the-earth perspective on climate change.

Clea Simon • harvard
April 8, 2019 • ~6 min

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