‘Sunny day flooding’ increases fecal bacteria in coastal waters

"Sunny day flooding," which occurs during high tides, increases the levels of fecal bacteria in coastal waters, a new study shows.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
April 24, 2024 ~6 min

Antarctic sea warming contributes to rising sea levels in North Atlantic

Human-induced environmental changes around Antarctica are contributing to sea level rise in the North Atlantic, researchers find.

Diana Udel - U. Miami • futurity
April 23, 2024 ~5 min


‘Grounding zone’ explains Greenland glacier’s rapid melting

A new discovery explains the quick melting under Greenland glaciers and suggests we may be underestimating the severity of sea level rise.

Brian Bell-UC Irvine • futurity
March 14, 2024 ~5 min

Gulf of Mexico seagrass is retreating as sea levels rise

New research finds a link between rising sea levels and the loss of vital seagrass habitats in the Gulf of Mexico.

Sally Palmer-UT-Austin • futurity
Feb. 27, 2024 ~5 min

Model improves tide forecast accuracy

"With this model, there's just a very small difference between what the forecasts are and what actually occurs."

Robert C. Jones Jr. - U. Miami • futurity
Oct. 16, 2023 ~7 min

Dune restoration appeals to people, plants, and birds

Dune restoration could increase the resilience of Southern California's urban beaches to sea level rise, report researchers.

Sonia Fernandez-UCSB • futurity
July 31, 2023 ~13 min

How can scientists better explain climate risks?

Climate scientists have long struggled to find the best ways to present info about future sea level rise, but they're getting better.

Juan Siliezar-Brown • futurity
July 10, 2023 ~10 min

Ice Age effects still show up in crocodiles today

“This is one of the first times Ice Age effects have been found in a tropical species," says José Avila-Cervantes.

Shirley Cardenas-McGill • futurity
Jan. 26, 2023 ~3 min


Greenland’s glaciers might be melting 100x faster than thought

Glaciers in Greenland may be melting as much as 100 times as fast as than previously thought, researchers report.

Rebecca Riley-UT Austin • futurity
Dec. 16, 2022 ~5 min

Antarctic ice melt could cause ‘catastrophic’ sea level rise

If Paris Agreement targets are not met, melting Antarctic ice shelves could cause catastrophic global sea level rise in the second half of the century.

Todd Bates-Rutgers • futurity
May 6, 2021 ~6 min

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