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How oysters and seagrass could help the California coast adapt to rising seas

Grist

As the earth’s temperature warms, coastal populations around the world are wrestling with how to adapt to rising seas. Coastal armoring refers to the construction of hard structures like seawalls along coasts, and nearly 14 percent of American coastline is already armored. This armor could actually be doing more harm than good.

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How 5 communities across the US are seeking environmental justice

GreenBiz

Several houses near her home remain vacant. It's also home to the highest rates of lead poisoning among children in the city. He bought a plot of land on the edge of town and built a home, finished by the time his fourth child was born, he said. "I In many ways, Maleta Kimmons defines her neighborhood by what it lacks.

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How 5 communities across the US are seeking environmental justice

AGreenLiving

Several houses near her home remain vacant. It’s also home to the highest rates of lead poisoning among children in the city. He bought a plot of land on the edge of town and built a home, finished by the time his fourth child was born, he said. In many ways, Maleta Kimmons defines her neighborhood by what it lacks.