News tagged with coastal system

Scientists find slow subsidence of Earth's crust beneath the Mississippi delta

The Earth's crust beneath the Mississippi Delta sinks at a much slower rate than what had been assumed.

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Apr 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 8 | with audio podcast

Conservation of coastal dunes is threatened by poorly designed infrastructure

Although the dune ecosystem is unusual, fragile and is protected by the "habitats" directive of the network Natura 2000, its conservation is very vulnerable to the proliferation of car parks, nearby buildings ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Apr 25, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Engineers give solar power a boost

The growing popularity of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems across the United States has made it more important to maximize their power input. That's why UC San Diego environmental engineering professor Jan Kleissl is working ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jan 11, 2011 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (5) | comments 10 | with audio podcast

Real-time electronic monitoring for coastal waters

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers from North Carolina State University are developing a cost-effective electronic monitoring system that will enable researchers to advance our understanding of critical coastal ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Nov 01, 2010 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Scientists track polluted groundwater to the sea

Faulty septic systems have long been blamed for polluting some of California's most popular beaches. Yet few scientific studies have established a direct link between septic systems and coastal contamination.

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 20, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

How will future sea-level rise linked to climate change affect coastal areas?

The anticipated sea-level rise associated with climate change, including increased storminess, over the next 100 years and the impact on the nation's low-lying coastal infrastructure is the focus of a new, ...

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Oct 05, 2009 | popularity 2.6 / 5 (7) | comments 1

Double trouble for water life

Excess phosphorus and nitrogen produced by human activities on neighboring land is making its way into our coastal waters and degrading both water quality and aquatic life. Although historically the priority has been to control ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created May 18, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1