Coastal Restoration
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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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May 8, 11:56 PM
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Bhopal gas tragedy: Supreme Court directs NGO to address mercury concerns in Bhopal waste

Bhopal gas tragedy: Supreme Court directs NGO to address mercury concerns in Bhopal waste | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Supreme Court directs NGO to present mercury concerns from Bhopal gas tragedy waste to Madhya Pradesh High Court for review.
Chad Chambers's insight:
Massive amounts of waste were incinerated but no mercury was found in the residual ash leading to people claiming it leaked into the surrounding area.
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May 7, 1:27 AM
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From V2 rocket-scarred London to Ukraine: how nature thrives in bomb craters | Ukraine | The Guardian

From V2 rocket-scarred London to Ukraine: how nature thrives in bomb craters | Ukraine | The Guardian | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
In the UK capital, Bomb Crater Pond is full of wildlife, while scientists studying land obliterated by recent Russian blasts 1,500 miles away have seen ‘how quickly nature begins to heal itself’
Catalina Monroe's comment, May 8, 2:53 PM
I love looking into how wildlife and just the natural environment will restore itself in the absence of humans.
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May 6, 2:09 PM
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Long COVID potentially affects nearly 6 million children in the U.S. This South Shore teen is one of them.

Long COVID potentially affects nearly 6 million children in the U.S. This South Shore teen is one of them. | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
It is diagnosed not by a single test but by a pattern of symptoms that cannot otherwise be explained.
Ashlyn Olson's insight:
The National Institutes of Health's 2025 study show that nearly 6 million U.S children suffer from long COVID; making long COVID more common than asthma. About 10-20% of children who suffered COVID, developed lingering symptoms. Thankfully, more research has showed that vaccination can reduce the risk of developing on-going symptoms. A biostatistician commented that it's hard to find a precise figure for share of children affected because many go under-diagnosed and the lack of research in among their age group.
Ryan Murgatroyd's comment, May 6, 2:56 PM
This is super scary to read about. I had heard the term floating around but never read up on it this extensively.
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May 5, 11:06 PM
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Thirteen Utah Counties Tagged Disaster Zones As Drought Squeezes

Thirteen Utah Counties Tagged Disaster Zones As Drought Squeezes | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
USDA declared 13 Utah counties natural disaster areas, unlocking FSA emergency loans for producers amid extreme drought.
Rogelio Navarro's insight:
Thirteen counties in Utah have been labeled as disaster areas by the USDA due to dry winters that have left stock ponds low, hay fields without water, and low grazing options. This will allow for ranchers and farmers in these counties to be eligible to receive emergency loans.
Chad Chambers's comment, Today, 12:07 AM
Its sad to see farmers forced into debt because of bad rain and it makes you realize that its more than just a news story but their lively hood is on the line
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May 5, 5:02 PM
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World ‘unprepared’ for next pandemic as countries fail to agree on sharing information, tests and vaccines | Global health | The Guardian

World ‘unprepared’ for next pandemic as countries fail to agree on sharing information, tests and vaccines | Global health | The Guardian | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Finalisation of pact governing global response to disease outbreaks delayed as talks on how to share benefits stall
brayden.hosler576@myci.csuci.edu's insight:
This felt right to post after class today. (Already have a scoopit, but saw it anyway)
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May 5, 2:10 PM
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Deadly rodent-borne viruses are expanding into new regions

Deadly rodent-borne viruses are expanding into new regions | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Climate change may push deadly arenaviruses into new regions of South America, increasing outbreak risk for millions of people.
Cael Thor Hill's insight:
Climate change has caused shifting rodent populations. These shifting and changing populations are exposing Arenaviruses (family of viruses carried by rodents that spills over to humans) to new populations that formerly were not exposed to them. Southern America is primarily the area in focus to be in danger. 

 How could we stop this?
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Scooped by Heather Farlow
May 5, 12:27 PM
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‘Environmental disaster’: Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries rock Russia

‘Environmental disaster’: Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries rock Russia | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Ukrainian forces have hammered one of Russia’s largest sites in Tuapse, causing oil spills and black rain.When cleanup volunteer Sergei Solovev arrived in the town of Tuapse, on Russia’s Black Sea coast, an unpleasant odour hung in the air and everything was coated in a layer of black grime.“I saw train carriages covered in residue from the black rain and animals. It’s all very toxic,” he told Al Jazeera. “And the smell was oily.”Black rain is an unnatural weather phenomenon, where water droplet
Judyann Bibian's comment, May 5, 12:46 PM
Its terrible to see how this issue is progressing and basically escalating. I remember initially reading about it last week and seeing that this has been an ongoing issue. Its unfortunate how civilians and local ecosystems suffer from the direct impacts and consequences of war.
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May 4, 6:57 PM
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May Outlook Chilly In Midwest, Northeast From Weak Polar Vortex | Weather.com

After a record warm March and April, it only stands to reason May should sear in record heat, right? Well, that's not what our latest outlooks suggests, especially in the Midwest and East.
Christopher Blackwell's insight:
This is an article that is going into a look on the weather of May on the Midwest. This is caused by a polar vortex it said, which was super interesting to read about.
Sierra Williams's comment, May 4, 9:24 PM
I think that this raises questions about how communities and agriculture can adapt to these increasingly unpredictable seasonal shifts. I love to see that it is staying cooler for longer but this shows how uneven climate patterns can create very different regional impacts.
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May 4, 12:42 PM
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United Airlines jet with 231 passengers and crew escapes a major disaster in New Jersey

United Airlines jet with 231 passengers and crew escapes a major disaster in New Jersey | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
A United Airlines flight with 231 onboard narrowly avoided disaster as a landing wheel struck a lamppost and truck in New Jersey. 
brayden.hosler576@myci.csuci.edu's insight:
Technological disasters are a topic that has been pushed into the background for this class, but they have a very different environmental context. How could a disaster like this have affected the local area, and how can it be reduced if something actually does occur? 
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Scooped by Joshua Mendez
May 1, 7:25 PM
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Trump lifts ban on mining near Boundary Waters, clearing way for Chilean company to seek permits

Trump lifts ban on mining near Boundary Waters, clearing way for Chilean company to seek permits | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Twin Metals Minnesota LLC, a subsidiary of Chile-based Antofagasta Minerals, has been looking to dig for copper, nickel and other precious metals in the Superior National Forest since 2019.
Joshua Mendez's insight:
A ban on mining on protected public land was lifted. This could potentially lead to other protected lands being exploited. There are some restrictions and permits required, but this could still be disastrous news.
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Scooped by Christopher Blackwell
April 30, 1:06 AM
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Climate change is already showing up in the cost of living

Climate change is already showing up in the cost of living | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
As extreme weather becomes more common, price spikes once seen as temporary may become something more lasting — and further worsen an affordability crisis.
Christopher Blackwell's insight:
This was stating that the cost of living could go up roughly 3 percent! This is something that is truly wild, and we can see the cost of living already being high. 
Irma Hinojos's comment, May 1, 1:17 AM
Its so crazy, what an indicator home prices are to the current climate of the Country, not just affected by politics, and the economy but now also climate change.
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April 29, 11:44 PM
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Russian Officials Say Town’s Air Is Toxic, Days After Strike on Oil Refinery

Judyann Bibian's insight:
Tuapse Oil Refinery was hit by a drone attack on April 16, which caused an oil leak, and on April 21, there was another drone attack. This second attack caused a fire, and so "black rain" started too. "Black rain" refers to drops of oily toxins falling from the sky. Air monitoring has detected high and unsafe levels of benzol, xylene, and soot. As of April 24, the fire was still active and Tuapse residents are seeing and feeling the effects of "black rain."
Chad Chambers's comment, May 1, 11:06 PM
This is a terrifying reminder of how industrial warfare can literally change the weather, and how it can impact the ecology of an area for years.
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April 29, 1:51 PM
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Proposed Ambler Access Road in Alaska divides Inupiaq community

Proposed Ambler Access Road in Alaska divides Inupiaq community | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
In Northwest Alaska, a proposed 211-mile mining road has divided an Inupiaq community already devastated by climate change.
Rogelio Navarro's insight:
With climate change already affecting the biodiversity populations of Alaska, the construction of the Ambler access road approved by the Trump administration will make the decline in caribou and salmon populations much more inevitable.
Catalina Monroe's comment, May 1, 2:13 AM
the push for further degardation of protected lands and tribal lands in sucha biodiverse place such as Alaska is so heartbreaking. However there are stil people fighting for these commuinites protection and the lands so theres hope in that.
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May 8, 12:39 PM
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https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/land-use-biodiversity/amazons-chile-data-center-moves-ahead-after-residents-lose-environmental-2026-05-08/

"Residents lost legal challenge over environmental concerns for power line construction, AWS says data center will minimize energy and water use, plans $4 billion Chile investment, Experts warn Chile must balance tech investment with environmental protection"
Devan Page's insight:
This issue shows the numerous factors at play with large development and investment decisions.
Cael Thor Hill's comment, May 8, 10:37 PM
Chile from my understanding is quite environmentally conscious, I wonder if they have some sort of political bias (like what's happening here in the U.S under the admin.). Maybe they are going to war and simply need better tech (also like what's happening under our current admin. with AI boosting).
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May 6, 2:54 PM
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Data Centers Have a PFAS Problem | Sierra Club

Data Centers Have a PFAS Problem | Sierra Club | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
While air and noise pollution are common concerns, little is known about PFAS contamination from the AI buildout
Ryan Murgatroyd's insight:
Data centers in Virginia are causing major disturbances and concerns to the public's health. Sierra Club also explores the use of PFAS chemicals in data centers and the dangers associated with this use.
Devan Page's comment, May 8, 12:44 PM
It is interesting to learn another way that data centers are harmful by their use of PFAS chemicals. Regulations will be crucial for these growing facilities.
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May 5, 11:44 PM
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Environmental Protection Agency's future debated amid proposed budget cuts

Environmental Protection Agency's future debated amid proposed budget cuts | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
The head of the Environmental Protection Agency is back on Capitol Hill defending the administration's plan to cut in half the EPA's budget.
Catalina Monroe's insight:
The drive to dismantle the EPA is so scary for this country and public health. It opens up a lot of unknowns for our future of science, protection, and public policy. 
Irma Hinojos's comment, May 8, 12:24 AM
I think its a red flag that the EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is asking for a reduced budget.
Ashlyn Olson's comment, May 8, 6:31 PM
I personally, don't believe cutting the EPA's funding is the smartest decision at the moment because of the recent pandemic we experienced from COVID-19 and scares from other viruses such as the bird flu or hantavirus. We should be strengthening human health protections, as well as food and water safety in order to prevent a potential spread.
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May 5, 9:36 PM
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Hantavirus possibly transmitted human to human on stranded cruise ship, WHO says - CBS News

Hantavirus possibly transmitted human to human on stranded cruise ship, WHO says - CBS News | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Passengers aboard the ship are in good spirits but may have to quarantine for "eight weeks," a World Health Organization official told CBS News.
Kalani Wagoner's comment, May 7, 1:30 AM
Some friends of mine are scheduled to leave on a cruise in a week and this scary news is making them triple think about if they should go or not. A lot can happen on these ships, I mean, there's morgues on all of them, it's like its own mini ecosystem.
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May 5, 2:26 PM
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Scientists turn plastic waste into clean hydrogen fuel using sunlight

Scientists turn plastic waste into clean hydrogen fuel using sunlight | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Scientists are using sunlight to turn plastic waste into clean fuels like hydrogen, offering a breakthrough solution to both pollution and energy challenges. While still in development, the approach could transform trash into a valuable resource for a low-carbon future.
Rogelio Navarro's comment, May 5, 11:16 PM
Once fully developed and tested, I believe this would be a great innovation that would help lessen the impacts of plastic pollution throughout the world. I do wonder if the companies producing plastic would see this as a way of taking the environmental pressure from them with the excuse that the plastics are being turned into something beneficial.
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May 5, 12:40 PM
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Fish, eels and birds killed in River Spey pollution incident

Fish, eels and birds killed in River Spey pollution incident | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Fly fishers say the salmon population at the burn in Moray has been wiped out and could take years to recover.
Judyann Bibian's insight:
Knockando Burn, which drains into the River Spey in Scotland, has recently received a source of contamination. The contamination is thought to be a chemical, likely caustic soda. This comes a few weeks after white paint was spilled into the Burn of Carron, which also drains into the River Spey, killing many salmon. Salmon are a huge part of the local ecosystem, and with the recent incidents, those specific parts of the river are essentially inert. The salmon population is predicted to take at least 5 years to recover, which is also not great news for the local economy and food supply. 
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May 4, 9:22 PM
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Trump Fires All 22 Board Members of National Science Foundation

Trump Fires All 22 Board Members of National Science Foundation | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
The 22 members of the National Science Foundation board were informed in an email that they had been "terminated, effective immediately."
Sierra Williams's insight:
The Trump administration fired all 22 members of the National Science Board, eliminating the independent body that oversees the National Science Foundation. This move was made without a clear public explanation and has raised concerns about political interference, as well as, the future of U.S. science policy and research funding.
Heather Farlow's comment, May 5, 12:26 PM
I wish this was surprising but it's not. Everyday there is a new headline surrounding the government suppressing scientists and it is extremely scary. This erasure of science is concerning for all and especially students like us who are going to be graduating and going out into a world where work might be scarce due to the suppression of science.
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May 4, 1:39 PM
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What to know about the suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship

What to know about the suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Three people have died and others have been sickened after what some health authorities suspect may be a rare hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean.
Christopher Blackwell's comment, May 4, 6:56 PM
This was crazy to read about! 18 individuals that have the sickness, and 23 with symptoms? Wild! I think this brings a lot of awareness to the importance of hygiene on trips for passengers and staff.
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May 1, 10:59 PM
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Climate resilience: key areas cities are investing in

Climate resilience: key areas cities are investing in | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Discover key items global cities are investing in to boost climate resilience. Explore resilient infrastructure, nature-based solutions, and climate action.
Chad Chambers's insight:
This shows how cities in the future can be more resilient to future disasters by changing the way be build cities to protect from things like flooding and increased temperatures from climate change.
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April 30, 10:00 PM
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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/30/climate/phoenix-salt-lake-city-pollution-epa.html

yaiza.delgado165@myci.csuci.edu's insight:
Pollution knows no boundaries! This is why it does matter that we address pollution in all places because it travels wherever the wind blows. 
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April 30, 1:03 AM
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Building a massive dam between Alaska and Russia could prevent AMOC collapse, scientists say

Building a massive dam between Alaska and Russia could prevent AMOC collapse, scientists say | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Building a giant dam between Alaska and Russia might preserve the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, but experts warn it could also threaten wildlife, Indigenous people and shipping — and could actually speed up its demise.
Christopher Blackwell's comment, April 30, 1:07 AM
This was interesting to read about. It makes me wonder about Cons Bio. And, the edge effects and habitat fragmentation we learned about.
Heather Farlow's comment, April 30, 10:36 PM
While this is an interesting idea and I appreciate that they are wanting to preserve AMOC, this idea sounds like an environmental disaster in itself and could lead to so many unwanted consequences. Not to mention the engineering it would require and the likely insane cost that would come with it. Any alteration of the environment will have consequences, but a change of this magnitude would likely cause massive problems.
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April 29, 2:22 PM
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The mysterious black fungus from Chernobyl that may eat radiation

The mysterious black fungus from Chernobyl that may eat radiation | Coastal Restoration | Scoop.it
Mould found at the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster appears to be feeding off the radiation. Could we use it to shield space travellers from cosmic rays?
Ashlyn Olson's insight:
Nelli Zhdanova, a Ukrainian microbioligist, discovered a mold in Chernobyl's nuclear power plant that contains a fungal hyphae attracted to ionizing radiation. Zhdanova's soil surveys show that this mold is groing towards radioactive particles of the area & reached to the original sources of radiation. She's also found 36 other species of fungi growing around Chernobyl.
Judyann Bibian's comment, April 29, 11:58 PM
This is such a cool article! Its crazy to think that there exists the possibility that there exists fungi that can withstand and even benefit from radiation exposure. Its even more mindblowing that this can be used for space protection and travel. I think it is so cool and admirable that these scientists have been working on cracking this for almost 30 years and doing so much potentially game-changing research.
Kalani Wagoner's comment, April 30, 1:05 AM
This is so cool, and the relevance in timing for our lecture... I've seen that Sunflowers can also collect radiation and clean our soils. Maybe we just need a combo of the right plants and the right fungus to fight nuclear radiation.
marisa denninger's comment, May 5, 2:29 PM
Wow this is super interesting! Fungi are so complex and I hope that this is something that we are able to effectively utilize very quickly