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Gullah Geechee Corridor Marks 20 Years of Heritage Preservation Amid Climate Threats
culture8 days ago

Gullah Geechee Corridor Marks 20 Years of Heritage Preservation Amid Climate Threats

The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, a 500-mile stretch along the US Southeast coast, marks its 20th anniversary as a National Heritage Area. This region preserves a distinct language and culture rooted in West Africa, sustained by communities on isolated sea islands. While the corridor celebrates its 2026 anniversary with festivals and tours, it faces ongoing threats from climate change, land loss, and development pressure.

via BBC|
#african-diaspora#climate-resilience#cultural-preservation
NC 12 Future Faces $1 Billion Decision as Nor'easter Cuts Off Outer Banks
infrastructure13 days ago

NC 12 Future Faces $1 Billion Decision as Nor'easter Cuts Off Outer Banks

A recent nor'easter has forced the closure of NC 12, prompting North Carolina officials to evaluate whether to continue repairing the vulnerable highway or invest up to $1 billion in a major alternative. The state is currently studying options, including relocating the road or building a bridge through Pamlico Sound, while acknowledging that no solution will permanently stop the changing shoreline.

via WRAL|
#climate-resilience#infrastructure#nc-12
Tiny Tunnels, Big Risks: Aging Culverts Threaten Emergency Access
infrastructure27 days ago

Tiny Tunnels, Big Risks: Aging Culverts Threaten Emergency Access

A new study models aging, undersized culverts in Massachusetts’ Deerfield River watershed and finds that many are ill-equipped for today’s storms; using a geospatial network of 783 culverts, researchers identify 242 crucial connectors whose failure can sever communities, and at higher storm intensities, roughly 30% of residents could be unable to reach an emergency room, underscoring growing risk as climate-driven downpours intensify and more culverts are being evaluated for replacement.

via The New York Times|
#climate-resilience#culverts#emergency-response
Vanishing Veggie Variety: A Call to Diversify Diets and Fields
science2 months ago

Vanishing Veggie Variety: A Call to Diversify Diets and Fields

A PNAS study led by Maarten van Zonneveld warns that global vegetable biodiversity is in decline due to industrial farming, with many nutritious varieties and wild relatives at risk, while average vegetable intake remains about 40% below recommendations; loss of diversity threatens nutrient availability and climate adaptability, so conserving landraces and regional varieties and growing/eating a wider range of vegetables is crucial for health and sustainability.

via ScienceAlert|
#agriculture#climate-resilience#conservation
Cyberattacks Reveal Weak Links in America's Water System
energy-and-climate2 months ago

Cyberattacks Reveal Weak Links in America's Water System

Suspected Iran-linked cyberattacks are highlighting chronic gaps in the United States’ drinking-water systems, which are fragmented and aging and increasingly stressed by climate risks. Utilities—particularly smaller ones—struggle with staffing and funding to boost cybersecurity while also upgrading aging pipes, with the EPA identifying vulnerabilities at 277 systems last year. The American Water Works Association is pushing for nationwide minimum cybersecurity standards and federal support as authorities balance cyber defense with infrastructure modernization amid a changing climate.

via Axios|
#climate-resilience#cybersecurity#energy-and-climate
Hidden Nematodes: a thriving soil web discovered in the Atacama
science7 months ago

Hidden Nematodes: a thriving soil web discovered in the Atacama

A Nature Communications study finds diverse nematode communities in the Atacama Desert’s soils across six sites (dunes, altiplano, saline lakes, river valleys, fog oases), with 21 families and 36 genera. Genus richness correlates with moisture, elevation, and climate gradients, and reproduction modes shift with altitude (asexual at higher altitudes, sexual at lower). The work shows stable soil life even in hyper-arid cores and underscores implications for predicting soil resilience as global aridity increases and climate change progresses.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|
#arid-environments#atacama-desert#climate-resilience
NOAA and Partners Launch $13.9M Initiative to Propel Blue Economy Startups
economy1 year ago

NOAA and Partners Launch $13.9M Initiative to Propel Blue Economy Startups

The Biden-Harris Administration, through the Department of Commerce and NOAA, is awarding $54.3 million to four business accelerators to support small businesses in the Blue Economy. Funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, these accelerators will help develop technologies for ocean renewable energy, carbon sequestration, hazard mitigation, and ecosystem services. The initiative aims to enhance coastal resilience and foster public-private partnerships, with recruitment of businesses set to begin in the next 6-12 months.

via National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|
#blue-economy#climate-resilience#economy
"Breakthrough Enzyme Discovery Promises Supercharged CO2-Capturing Crops"
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Breakthrough Enzyme Discovery Promises Supercharged CO2-Capturing Crops"

Researchers have discovered a new function of the enzyme carboxysomal carbonic anhydrase (CsoSCA) in cyanobacteria, which allows these algae to absorb more carbon dioxide from the air than previously known. This finding could lead to the development of climate-resilient crops that require less nitrogen fertilizer and water, while also capturing more carbon dioxide, potentially cooling the planet and securing food supplies.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#agriculture#carbon-dioxide#climate-resilience
"Biden Administration Allocates Over $850 Million for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Upgrades"
infrastructure-climate-change2 years ago

"Biden Administration Allocates Over $850 Million for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Upgrades"

The Biden administration has awarded $830 million in grants to fund 80 projects aimed at strengthening the nation's infrastructure against the harmful impacts of climate change, particularly in areas affected by extreme weather events. The funds, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will improve bridges, roads, ports, rail, and transit across 37 states, Washington, D.C., and the Virgin Islands. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasized the need for climate resilience, citing examples of infrastructure damage from extreme weather. The grants will support projects such as flood control, bridge replacement, stormwater infrastructure upgrades, and coastal management plans.

via The Associated Press|
#biden-administration#climate-resilience#extreme-weather
"Devastating Tornadoes Leave Trail of Destruction in Central Ohio"
military2 years ago

"Devastating Tornadoes Leave Trail of Destruction in Central Ohio"

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio sustained damage, including a restoration hangar belonging to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, in a suspected tornado. Photos show siding and windows torn from hangars and debris strewn across runways, with several damaged aircraft. The base's commander emphasized safety and damage assessment, and while a tornado was confirmed in a nearby county, the National Weather Service is still investigating whether a tornado caused the damage. The Air Force has increasingly explored climate resilience in response to severe weather damage to its installations.

via Military.com|
#air-force#climate-resilience#military