With effects from climate change, including rising sea levels, changing precipitation patterns, intensifying storms, and increasing temperatures, the capacity of natural coastal ecosystems to protect communities can be overwhelmed or reduced, especially in systems already subjected to other sources of anthro...
Once part of a vast European empire, Austria today still mirrors the richness of its past glories. Vienna has long shined as a beacon of classical music, architecture, art… and pastries. Salzburg was the birthplace of Mozart and is home to a whole lot o
Perhaps most importantly, the satellite will reveal the location and speed of rising sea levels and the shift of coastlines, key to saving lives and property. It will cover the globe between the Arctic and Antarctica at least once every three weeks, as it orbits more than 550 miles (89...
as well as the physical performance, of built structure interventions in shallow, tropical coral reef settings. We use “built structures” as an umbrella term encompassing structures of artificial, hybrid, or natural origin. We use “hybrid” to describe structures that have both artificial (i....
Climate change would further stress coastal regions as erosion fromrising sea levelswash away beaches, particularly in vulnerable areas like the south Puget Sound, which includes Seattle, Tacoma and Olympia, Wash. The region's sea level is estimated to rise about 13 inches by 2100, with up to...
Even though the Cassino Beach has large foredune ridges, with a setback of approximately 200 m, the sectioning of the dunefield by streams (regionally known as ‘washouts’), and beach access roads facilitate the entry of oceanic waters during episodes of the high-level sea caused by storms...
Despite China’s massive population, rising standards of living and decades under its ‘One Child‘ policy have caused its fertility rate to plummet. China’s ‘One Child’ policy and its preference for male heirs has also resulted in roughly 34 million more men than women in China today. Th...
The four Republicans voting with Democrats were: Tennessee’s Tim Burchett, Florida’s Matt Gaetz, Colorado’s Ken Buck and Arizona’s Andy Biggs. (Note: In the House, a simple majority is required for a bill to pass. The House currently consists of 435 voting members. Therefore, a ...
“Canada and the United States shall recognize Tequila and Mezcal as distinctive products of Mexico. Accordingly, Canada and the United States shall not permit the sale of any product as Tequila or Mezcal, unless it has been manufactured in Mexico in accordance with the laws and regulations of ...
In April 1993 further destinations were added including a scheduled service to Florida. In March 2007 the company decided to change their business model. They planned to become the first ultra-cost airline in America. The ticket prices were planned to be cheap but extras would need to be ...