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EPA and BP reach agreement on deep-water drilling bids

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency and BP announced Thursday an agreement that would allow the energy giant to bid once again on deep-water offshore drilling leases, reversing a government decision two years ago to bar the company from federal contracts following its massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Coastal Restoration
Coastal management and restoration of our planet's coastlines with a particular focus on California, Louisiana and the Pacific.  Emphasizing wetland restoration, aspects of agriculture in the coastal plain, fisheries, dealing with coastal hazards, and effective governance.
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Brazil floods in Rio Grande do Sul kill 83; angry Lula vows change - The

Brazil floods in Rio Grande do Sul kill 83; angry Lula vows change - The | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
The flooding in Rio Grande do Sul, one of Brazil’s most prosperous states, has deeply alarmed this nation of 215 million.
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What is La Nina and how will it impact weather in 2024?

What is La Nina and how will it impact weather in 2024? | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
La Niña is taking shape after the hottest year on record. That’s bad news for hurricane season.
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How Bad Is A.I. for the Climate? - The New York Times

How Bad Is A.I. for the Climate? - The New York Times | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Tech giants are building power-hungry data centers to run their artificial intelligence tools. The costs of that demand surge are becoming clearer.
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Deadly flooding in Brazil kills 10 as governor warns of 'climate disaster' | Fox Weather

Deadly flooding in Brazil kills 10 as governor warns of 'climate disaster' | Fox Weather | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Torrential rains of nearly a half-foot in 24 hours across southern Brazil led to flooding that has killed at least 10 people.
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Rains in Brazil have caused ten fatalities. The governor warns a larger and more destructive disaster is soon to come. Preparations and mitigations are being attempted to prevent any further losses.
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Flooding in a Kenyan Natural Reserve Forces Tourist Evacuation - The New York Times

Flooding in a Kenyan Natural Reserve Forces Tourist Evacuation - The New York Times | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
The heavy rains that pounded East Africa for weeks, killing hundreds, have spilled into the Masai Mara, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife national reserves.
Alex Gilman's comment, May 6, 12:40 PM
Scary to think that these floods are happening so often this year and in the past years as well. But I feel like it has been more frequent around the world affecting and killing people that lie in the disaster.
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At least 400 rescued from flooding in Texas as waters continue rising | US weather | The Guardian

At least 400 rescued from flooding in Texas as waters continue rising | US weather | The Guardian | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
A flood watch remains in effect through Sunday afternoon after forecasters predict additional rainfall in Harris county
Kelly Colindres's comment, May 5, 4:32 PM
On Friday Huston and the surrounding rural areas has experienced flooding that many have classified it to beging worse than the conditions brought by Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Houston has been historically a highly flood-prone area and with 21 in of water falling over river banks. Thus far, more than 400 people have been evacutates from their homes but government officials still warn that conditions might get more severe.
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Zimbabwe declares El Nino drought a national disaster

Zimbabwe declares El Nino drought a national disaster | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Zimbabwe declared drought a national disaster on Wednesday, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa saying the country needs $2 billion in aid to help millions of people who are going hungry.
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Highway collapse in China's Guangdong province kills at least 24 -

Highway collapse in China's Guangdong province kills at least 24 - | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
BEIJING (AP) -- A section of a highway collapsed early Wednesday in southern China, sending cars tumbling and leaving at least 24 people dead, accordi
Noah Morehead's comment, May 3, 5:17 PM
I wonder how bridges and highways can be improved structurally, this reminds me of highway one always being closed to to slides.
Angelina De La Torre's comment, May 3, 7:30 PM
This is a terrible incident. I wonder if the rain had anything to do with the collapse. Maybe the road had been eroded by the water.
Hunter Santana's comment, May 6, 1:47 PM
I have a feeling the construction of the road may have not been up to code. I would imagine a road would have a fail-safe construction to prevent that from happening. I am also wondering if regular inspections are being conducted and if this could have been prevented.
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Southern California steelhead trout are declared endangered

Southern California steelhead trout are declared endangered | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Southern California steelhead trout have been pushed to the brink of extinction as their river habitats have been altered by development and fragmented by barriers and dams.
Paige Stuckey's comment, May 4, 1:48 AM
This is very sad to read. Hopefully they are able to remove the barriers that block spawning areas so the population can increase.
Noah Morehead's comment, May 7, 9:42 PM
It sucks knowing that humans did this to the trout and salmon populations. Wish we could have got chance in our lifetime to see these populations thriving.
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Flash Floods Kill at Least 45 in Kenya - The New York Times

Flash Floods Kill at Least 45 in Kenya - The New York Times | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Heavy rains have been pounding parts of East Africa for weeks, and the flooding has killed hundreds of people in recent days.
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How climate change worsens heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and floods

How climate change worsens heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and floods | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Extreme weather is becoming more frequent and more intense in many places because of climate change.
Autum Baird's comment, May 3, 8:41 PM
The changing climate has fallen into a positive feedback loop in the most negative way possible. As temperatures warm, the microclimates in almost all counties/countries are changing, feeding the negative consequences of climate change. It also seems like we're very close to the 'point of no return' in slowing or reversing climate change because of our actions.
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Hawaii Volcano Eruption Warning After Spike in Earthquakes

Hawaii Volcano Eruption Warning After Spike in Earthquakes | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
The volcano is not erupting, but a "significant spike" in earthquakes has prompted the closure of the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Haley Langness's comment, May 1, 2:30 AM
I had not heard about the increase in earthquakes in Hawaii. It will be interesting to follow this and see if the volcano does end up erupting in the future.
chris Kha's comment, May 2, 7:12 PM
theres something predictable about this volcano. like it is sitting somewhere with less pressure.
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Chicago bridges on Dearborn, LaSalle, Clark, DuSable Lake Shore Drive are deteriorating; CDOT, IDOT race to avoid disaster

Chicago bridges on Dearborn, LaSalle, Clark, DuSable Lake Shore Drive are deteriorating; CDOT, IDOT race to avoid disaster | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Chicago has nearly 100 bridges rated in poor condition, including some of the most iconic bridges over the Chicago River in the downtown Loop.
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USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Oklahoma Impacted by Tornadoes

USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in Oklahoma Impacted by Tornadoes | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
STILLWATER, Okla., May 7, 2024 – Agricultural operations in Oklahoma have been significantly impacted by recent tornadoes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events.
Haley Langness's comment, May 7, 4:27 PM
Prior to reading this article I was unaware that the USDA had a program like this set up. This seems like a great program for smaller farmer who do not have a large savings in place and might feel discouraged after a large disaster.
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Bumblebee nests are overheating to fatal levels, study finds | Bees | The Guardian

Bumblebee nests are overheating to fatal levels, study finds | Bees | The Guardian | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
More frequent heatwaves mean bees are unable to thermoregulate their hives – further endangering a species already in decline
Laura Casas's comment, May 7, 9:54 PM
Really interesting article, It makes sense bees are sensitive to extreme temperatures. But I had never really thought about it fully. Its cool that they are able to use their wings in large groups to fan off the hive. Sad to read about yet another way climate change is killing animals though.
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Millions of people across Oklahoma, southern Kansas at risk of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms

Millions of people across Oklahoma, southern Kansas at risk of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Forecasters say millions of people in the central United States could see powerful storms Monday including long-track tornadoes, hurricane-force winds and baseball-sized hail.
Paige Stuckey's comment, May 6, 10:10 PM
Hail 3 inches in diameter is scary to think about. Its terrible how destructive and deadly the tornadoes are in Oklahoma right now.
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https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2024-05-03/southern-brazil-has-been-hit-by-the-worst-floods-in-80-years-at-least-37-people-have-died

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more crazy floods happening all over the world killing hundreds. But Brazil has been hit with a harsh flood impacting its poorer locations.
Sophia Hoolihan's comment, May 6, 3:38 PM
This flooding event is the fourth major flooding event within a year in Brazil. The frequency and severity of recent floods have damaged infrastructure, worsening the impacts of future events as society scrambles to recover. It is a reminder that 100 year flood events can occur at any time, and it does not refer to one flooding event every 100 years.
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Dump on Marion County farm worries neighbors. Oregon environmental agency investigating - OPB

Dump on Marion County farm worries neighbors. Oregon environmental agency investigating - OPB | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
A Marion County excavating company was ordered to shut down its operations at the site after allegedly unloading debris on a farm without a permit or local code enforcement approval. Environment regulators are currently investigating.
Vanessa Guetzoian's comment, May 5, 6:39 PM
It was quite eye-opening to see how the excavating company’s unloaded debris evidently harmed the environment while going against the placed regulations. The company’s damming of a natural drain from a creek was a clear indication of their environmental unawareness, as this creek flows through the Champoeg State Heritage Area and into the Willamette River, affecting multiple people and environmental aspects.
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Rapidly rising levels of TFA ‘forever chemical’ alarm experts | Water | The Guardian

Rapidly rising levels of TFA ‘forever chemical’ alarm experts | Water | The Guardian | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Trifluoroacetic acid found in drinking water and rain is thought to damage fertility and child development
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Kansas, Oklahoma tornadoes wreak havoc with more storms forecast - The

Kansas, Oklahoma tornadoes wreak havoc with more storms forecast - The | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
One person died and three were injured when a twister struck Westmoreland, Kan., while violent and backward-spinning tornadoes hit southwestern Oklahoma.
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The article talks about how April was a busy month for tornadoes and talks about how tornado season isn’t quite over. 
Jonathan Campos's comment, May 3, 8:38 PM
Seeing the videos of some of these tornadoes is unreal, I wonder what sort of preparations are taken for these and how similar to other disaster prep it may be.
Kim Rosales's comment, May 3, 11:42 PM
I don't really know how I would prepare for a tornado... what a scary situation.
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Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters | National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)

Summary of U.S. billion-dollar weather and climate related disaster research, methodology, and data sources
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China: Guangdong highway collapses killing at least 19 people

China: Guangdong highway collapses killing at least 19 people | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
The southern province of Guangdong has been reeling from days of wild weather before the incident.
Tony Ibarra's comment, May 1, 2:37 PM
Wow, that is so scary. It is just another example of why proper preparedness for weather events is so cruical.
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Drought That Snarled Panama Canal Was Linked to El Niño, Study Finds - The New York Times

Drought That Snarled Panama Canal Was Linked to El Niño, Study Finds - The New York Times | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
The low water levels that choked cargo traffic were more closely tied to the natural climate cycle than to human-caused warming, a team of scientists has concluded.
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State of emergency issued for 12 tornado-battered counties in Oklahoma

State of emergency issued for 12 tornado-battered counties in Oklahoma | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Four people are dead in Oklahoma after tornadoes leveled buildings and knocked out power for tens of thousands.
Kelly Colindres's comment, May 1, 2:20 AM
Tornadoes made landfall in Oklahoma claiming the lives of four people, destroying power infrastructure, and buildings. The Sunday after the tornadoes, Oklahoma, Texas, and other central states enforces flood warnings as well as declaring a state of emergency in12 Oklahoma counties. The national Weather Service's omaha office recorded wind speeds ranging from 135 to 165 mph as it inched closer to the western Omaha metropolitan area. Damage assessments and recovery assistance is still underway.
Isabel Ventura's comment, May 3, 8:50 PM
It is scary to see storms and weather events changing in real time.
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Fukushima Disaster Still Looms Large in Japan Years After Quake - The New York Times

Fukushima Disaster Still Looms Large in Japan Years After Quake - The New York Times | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
As another major quake struck Japan, the country was still reckoning with the nuclear crisis triggered by the 8.9-magnitude earthquake and a tsunami of 13 years ago.
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