by kapow | Jan 24, 2017 | Blog, Climate Change
Acceleration in mean sea level Since 2011 Phil Watson of the Office of Environment and Heritage, NSW, has been analysing data from various tide gauges around the world for trends in mean sea level (MSL). He is continuing to publish his results in the Journal of...
by kapow | Jan 11, 2017 | Blog, International
Concerns of an American coastal scientist under a Trump presidency Years ago I had the privilege of undertaking my PhD studies at the Coastal Studies Institute of Louisiana State University. It was at a time when US federal agencies actively sponsored environmental...
by kapow | Jan 8, 2017 | Blog, International
EXTREME STORM EVENTS IN THE USA, AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2021 Extreme weather events across the Northern Hemisphere this summer have created a range of disasters that highlight threats of living in the new climate era. There is much we can learn from these events whether...
by kapow | Dec 18, 2016 | Blog, International
COASTAL CULTURAL MODELS – PRODUCTIVITY PERSPECTIVE Fraser Island, lucky we saved this sand island (pc: www.fraserexplorertours.com.au) The question often arises as to what is the BEST use of coastal land for the betterment of society. This question underpins...
by kapow | Dec 8, 2016 | Blog, Climate Change
MANAGING PRESENT AND FUTURE RISK South Curl Curl Beach, Sydney. Storm waves have exposed coastal protection works and ramp foundations. Photo taken 1/9/2015 Several years ago in the office of the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists, I was in a deep and meaningful...
by kapow | Dec 6, 2016 | Blog, Coastal Conference
NSW COASTAL CONFERENCE 2016: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS AND SURGING AHEAD The Kurnell Dunes. (photo source: Teda Inc.) In November we celebrated 25 years of NSW Coastal Conferences at Coffs Harbour. This is a marvellous record of commitment to coastal management in New...