Earth | In Their Element: Earth, Air, Fire, Water
After years of degradation along Louisiana’s bayou, Pointe-au-Chien tribal land is disappearing. Community members are determined to stay.
coastal communities
Op-ed: Coastal Republicans Align With Democrats on Offshore Drilling
Today, more Americans oppose offshore drilling than support it, particularly those living near the coast. Republicans are divided on the question.
‘Living shorelines’ use oyster shells and marsh grass to reverse coastal erosion
Americans who live along coastlines are watching their land disappear and property threatened as climate change causes sea levels to rise. While homeowners often rely on expensive seawalls and bulkheads to slow the erosion, a growing number are building “living…
A Managed Retreat
Years after Hurricane Sandy hit, many of our neighbors still long to go home but can't. We hear how the Nature Conservancy is working to relocate families with flooded homes.
Jersey beaches in great shape, but federal budget alarms shore officials
Ninety percent of beach projects rely on federal money. Shore businesses are responsible for half of New Jersey’s tourism dollars, which amounts to $20 billion.