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...
by kapow | Dec 6, 2016 | Blog, Contributor, Miscellaneous
Recognition of Karl’s contribution to Geoscience A statement in recognition of Karl Shaw’s contribution to Geoscience On behalf of a group of colleagues, I would like to pay tribute to Karl Shaw as a friend, colleague and great bloke. I played a role in recruiting...
by kapow | Oct 18, 2016 | Blog, International
COASTAL CULTURAL MODELS – MORAL ORDER PERSPECTIVE Awe inspiring natural beauty Of the seven models or perspectives discussed by Thompson (2007) and Stocker and Kennedy (2009) in the journal Coastal Management, in some ways I find this the quite problematic as a basis...