Articles related to "Rising Sea Levels"

According to the United Nations rising sea levels, largely as a result of climate change, may potentially displace millions of people from coastal areas and river deltas.

Rising sea levels and increased ocean acidity, largely driven by global warming, herald looming environmental changes for coastal regions and marine biodiversity.

The Maldives face a looming environmental disaster. Rising sea levels caused by global warming threaten these Indian Ocean paradise islands with environmental extinction.

Now more than ever people are curious about how rising ocean levels will affect our cities. If or when the polar ice caps melt, what will be waterfront property?

The summer ice coverage in the Far North is declining and this will have serious consequences elsewhere on the planet.

With his several books on Gaia, planet Earth as one living organism, climatologist James Lovelock has become a green guru and controversial advocate for nuclear power.

Mangroves are important in their own right, but also essential for many other species and ecosystems.

Choose between architecture and marine life. Save the city or preserve the lagoon - a difficult choice for the Venetians.

As sea level rises, coastal inhabitants respond by building barriers. In the long term, planning that allows wetlands to migrate inland is recommended.

Effects of global warming and climate change causing millions to migrate, leaving victims of ecological disasters with no real rights or legal protection.

What climate and other environmental changes loom on the horizon due to increasing greenhouse gas emissions, and how will these changes affect earth and life?

The U.S. Global Change Research Program releases a report describing climate change impacts on the U.S. and how the country might mitigate and adapt to the changes.

The Global Warming debate continues. Experts and amateurs alike can't seem to agree on the facts - is this a man made or natural cycle?

Southeast Asia's prehistory is dominated by change and the isolating factors of geography.

Scientists now know that sea-ice in the Arctic and Antarctic is shrinking and they are attributing it to a warmer atmosphere and warmer oceans.

Tuvalu representative to the United Nations, Minute Alapati Taupo, tells the UN of the troubles facing his "sinking island".

Doomsday vault, an offshoot of the ambitious international food crop variety conservation programme is celebrating its first anniversary.

Two perspectives on Environment and issue of Climate Change. Global Warming, the Sceptic's View and the Pro-active Approach. Rainforest deal between Norway & Guyana

The U.N.'s latest report carries the toughest warning about the impacts of global warming, which is affected marine life and tourist hot spots such as Goa.

Melting glaciers around the world provide proof of global warming.

Four percent of the world's coral bound for the marine aquarium industry come from the Solomon Islands. Learn about these islands and the challenges they face.

Trees and forests are critical to the ecology. Many know of the growing impact on the environment from the deforestation of Brazilian rainforests.

In addition to 7 miles of sand and surf, parks and gardens, Bournemouth offers the Oceanarium, the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum, the Bournemouth Eye and the Pier.

Carbon Dioxide levels, largely man made, are increasing the world average temperture. This increase will have a devestating effect on sea levels.

An inquiry by Australian parliamentarians has found that the coastline faces a major threat from climate change.

The fate of coral reefs will be decided long before they are wiped out by atmospheric changes.

The world is an ever changing landscape in which climate change means some of our most spectacular sights are facing an uncertain future.

A review of E/The Environmental Magazine's book on climate change.

Another disaster flick from Roland Emmerich staring John Cusack, Danny Glover, Amanda Peet, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Woody Harrelson.

Temperatures and precipitation are predicted to increase because of global warming. This will lead to food shortages, decreased water supplies and severe storms.

Science projects can take advantage of Google Earth technology to develop studies over a period of months or years to determine the impact on the earth by humans.

Suggestions for 10 simple, environmentally oriented costumes for Halloween parties or trick-or-treating.

Can Greenland stand on its own two feet economically? Global warming is melting the ice and has uncovered vast oil and natural gas reserves that may give it a chance.

Newly discovered Irrawaddy River dolphin group, which shares habitat with endangered Ganges River dolphin, reduces the chance of extinction but species still faces risks.

Distinct population of loggerheads losing ground to fisheries entanglement in US waters, warmer temperatures and rising sea level. Status change being considered.

Oxfam America calls on the U.S. to fight climate change by reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, and financing other countries' efforts to adapt to global warming.

An overview of the pacific island of Tuvalu with general information about the nation as well as specific details on revenue, lifestyle and travel.

Renowned for its miles of award winning golden sands and mild climate, Bournemouth does get rain sometimes. Here are two attractions for families to visit on a wet day.

Climate change may be affecting the distribution of sharks on Australia's Ningaloo coral reef by causing changes in sea temperature, current patterns and sea levels.

Most famous for his stunning aerial photos of the Earth, Yann Arthus-Bertrand turns to the cinema in his new environmental movie HOME, released on June 5.

New data show that glaciers are retreating in response to climate change.

The rock formations that make up Grand Canyon National park were deposited more than two billion years ago.

The American environment is changing. The environmental impacts of global warming are occurring already and climate-related environmental changes are set to increase.

Changing weather patterns across the U.S., from dwindling ice cover in Alaska to increasing frequency of North Atlantic storms, all confirm the reality of climate change.

A government with its political base in oil-producing provinces is reluctant to get serious about reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Global warming means more than just rising temperatures. It affects ice caps, coastal communities, and marine creatures.

Loggerhead sea turtle populations are declining in many regions, a new scientific report warns. Some populations of loggerheads could be listed as endangered in 2010.

Using climate, water resource, and topographical data, GIS allows resource managers to predict possible impacts of climate changes based on historical and current trends.

In a study appearing in the January 26, 2009 Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, NOAA senior scientist Susan Solomon has made some startling claims.

Global information system (GIS) data consists of spatial databases that allow planners to view present conditions and create models for future resource planning.