COASTAL EROSION SOLUTIONS
Can a giant seawall save Indonesia's disappearing coast?
The encroaching ocean laps against a road in Karminah's village, threatening her home on Indonesia's Java island, where the government says it has a plan to hold back the tide. For residents who have seen the tide come more than a kilometre inland in parts of Java, the plan sounds like salvation.
Hotter summers and overcrowding threaten Europe’s tourist economies
Mediterranean tourism faces challenges. Climate change and rising tourist numbers strain resources. Ibiza's Montesol hotel adapts to water scarcity. Tourist destinations like Greece and Spain see increased arrivals. Locals protest overtourism in cities like Barcelona. Alentejo in Portugal struggles with water competition. Trentino in Italy sees a surge in mountain tourism. Destinations seek sustainable solutions.
Retreat not an option: Entire town may collapse as erosion devours Western Australia coast
Lancelin, a coastal town near Perth, faces environmental disaster. Severe erosion has wiped out significant land. Homes and infrastructure are at risk. Residents are urging the Western Australian Government for immediate help. A petition seeks emergency funding and expert assistance. The local government says it lacks resources. Tourism is declining due to safety concerns.
Tamil Nadu’s multi-crore mission: How 300 villagers and 8,500 reef blocks aim to save a sinking island, and create jobs too
Villagers in Tamil Nadu's Tuticorin are preparing to dive underwater, aiding a Rs 50 crore government project to revive the disappearing Kariyachalli Island. They will deploy artificial coral reefs to combat erosion and foster marine life. This initiative aims to protect the coast, boost biodiversity, and create sustainable livelihoods, showcasing a collaborative approach to climate change.
Rahul Gandhi criticises PM Modi for not visiting Manipur amid crisis
The situation in Manipur is disturbing, with violent clashes between Meitei and Kuki communities. Manipur has been under the President's rule since February after the resignation of chief minister N Biren Singh, as announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The state has been grappling with ethnic violence since May 2023.
Sea was once blessing for Pakistani city of Gwadar. But it's become curse
Gwadar, a coastal city in Pakistan, faces severe climate change impacts including rising sea levels and heavier rainfall. Homes and infrastructure suffer from flooding, disappearing native fish and eroded beaches, while a lack of proper drainage systems exacerbates the situation, significantly affecting lives and livelihoods.
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The many disputes of billionaire Gautam Adani
Billionaire Gautam Adani and his company, Adani Group, were accused of bribery and fraud by US prosecutors. The group denied the accusations. This is not the first controversy for Adani. His company faced criticism and legal challenges in India, Australia, Kenya, Myanmar and Bangladesh. These disputes involved projects related to coal mining, port development, power supply and slum redevelopment.
Rising sea threatens to swallow Senegal coastal town
Senegal's coastal town Bargny is grappling with severe coastal erosion, flooding, and rising sea levels, threatening homes and livelihoods. Residents like Ndeye Yacine Dieng and Ibrahima Diouf desperately attempt to protect their properties, while others migrate due to deteriorating living conditions and industrial pollution.
Asian Development Bank approves $42 mn loan for coastal protection in Maharashtra
The Asian Development Bank has approved a USD 42 million loan for coastal and riverbank protection in Maharashtra. This project aims to combat coastal erosion using hybrid engineering and nature-based solutions. It will also enhance fisheries, tourism, and include capacity building on gender equality and coastal management for local stakeholders.
How Democrats can flip Red districts Blue
Democratic House candidates John Avlon and Rachel Bohman aim to flip red districts by localizing issues like immigration and climate change. They promote bipartisanship and address voter concerns such as affordability. Both emphasize effectiveness, support for law enforcement, and global democracy defense while actively engaging with constituents to build trust.
Going all Goan green
Focus on vulnerable areas 65% of Goa's population and significant economic activities are concentrated in five talukas: Pernem, Bardez, Tiswadi, Mormugao and Salcete. The plan has prioritised addressing the risks associated with flooding and sea-level rise in these vulnerable areas. This targeted focus underscores the region-specific nature of climate challenges and highlights the state's commitment to tailoring responses to its unique vulnerabilities.
Gautam Adani's mega port project hangs in the balance as a fishing community protests
A simple 1,200 square-feet structure with a corrugated-iron roof has since August stood in the way of ambitions for the country's first container transhipment port - a $900 million project that seeks to plug into the lucrative shipping trade flowing between juggernaut manufacturers in the East and wealthy consumer markets in the West.
Karnataka government to use sea wave breaker technology to check sea erosion
The sea wave breaker technology will be installed along a one-km stretch in the coast and its effectiveness will be tested before taking future course of action. The national disaster relief package of Rs 739 crore will be utilised for distributing compensation to the affected people based on the reports of the deputy commissioners of affected districts.
How India can benefit from voluntary carbon markets
Carbon markets can play a very critical role in India’s journey to achieve its net zero and decarbonization goals as well as in catalyzing certain key sectors such as transportation, agriculture, forestry and waste management
Growing a sustainable family tree: Why we’ve nurtured mangroves since the 1940s
Apart from their strengthening powers, mangroves, with saltmarshes and seagrasses, are among just three marine blue carbon ecosystems recognised by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) as capable of helping a country reduce its emissions.
Sand dunes to play protector to state’s coastline
The government will build sand dunes on 20 km of shoreline in Uttara Kannada district to protect beaches from rising sea levels, flooding, erosion and encroachment and to provide a wider beach for visitors for recreation, according to officials in the Public Works Ports and Inland Water Transport Department (PWC&WT).
What does India want on July 5? Here's a ground report from 8 places that matter
ET visited eight industrial hubs across India, spanning several sectors, to find out what businesses want.
UN panel on climate change presents gloomy picture for Asia in its fresh report
Both India and China will have to see "negative impacts on aggregate wheat yields", impacting overall food security in the continent, a UN report says.
India - water challenges and the way forward
India has been successful in the past to meet such water requirements for different usages with a phenomenal development of water resources. However, preserving the quality and availability of fresh water resources has now become a pressing environment challenge.
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