In Chennai, rapid urban expansion has resulted in an 85% decline in the area of wetlands affecting water retention and flood regulation, says World Wildlife Fund report When it comes to climate vulnerability, the focus can no longer be limited to the melting Arctic or the degradation of the Amazon rainforests. The warning is now… Read More
KARACHI: Shipowners and blue economy experts have called for proper dredging of all three deep berths at Karachi Gateway Terminal Limited (KGTL) and continuously monitoring them with a view to averting any untoward incidents. Improper dredging could result in losses and poor reputation such as if a ship sits down, it will break into pieces…. Read More
Sikuki Nuuk Harbor has successfully wrapped up this year’s dredging operations at the Port of Kangerlussuaq. The 2024 dredging campaign, carried out by Polar Dive on behalf of the Government of Greenland, marks a significant step towards improving the port’s docking facilities. The upgrades are expected to benefit all harbor users starting from the 2025… Read More
As flooding receded on the Gulf Coast, signs of Tropical Storm Alberto’s impact on Bolivar Peninsula started to show in the form of erosion. Water was still high along Crystal Beach on Friday, but as Alberto churned in the Gulf earlier in the week, the rough surf and waves hitting the dunes cut deep, at times sending… Read More
Unless the EPA is completely disbanded, the future of New York’s Superfund sites should continue to improve. “You smell it way before you see it,” said Alyssa Kerper, a Park Slope, Brooklyn, resident who lives just a few blocks from the Gowanus Canal. She enjoys breaking up her work days from home by taking walks… Read More