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Dot Earth Blog: Two Years After Sandy’s Surge, New York City Shifts Toward a Softer Relationship with the Sea

by Myrna Posted on October 26, 2014

Two years after Sandy swamped parts of New York City, a vision emerges for a mix of hard and soft landscape changes reflecting the reality of rising seas. Excerpt from: Dot Earth Blog: Two Years After Sandy’s Surge, New York City Shifts Toward a Softer Relationship with the Sea ; ; ;

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Dot Earth Blog: Two Years After Sandy’s Surge, New York City Shifts Toward a Softer Relationship with the Sea

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How to Think Like the Dutch in a Post-Sandy World

by Myrna Posted on April 9, 2014

Can Henk Ovink sell Americans on a new approach to flooding: to let the water in? See the original post:   How to Think Like the Dutch in a Post-Sandy World ; ;Related ArticlesCost Among Hurdles Slowing New York City’s Plan to Phase Out Dirty Heating OilNational Briefing | South: North Carolina: Judge Denies Shield for Duke RecordsSalamander’s Hefty Role in the Forest ;

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How to Think Like the Dutch in a Post-Sandy World

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In Rockaways, Infusion of Sand Will Soon Raise Beaches Hit by a Hurricane

by Myrna Posted on February 28, 2014

This month, a contractor will start to dredge and spread 2.9 million cubic yards of sand on a six-mile strand in Queens. View original post here: In Rockaways, Infusion of Sand Will Soon Raise Beaches Hit by a Hurricane ; ;Related ArticlesNew York Will Consider Nonlethal Ways to Reduce Swan PopulationPeter Rona, 79, Dies; Explorer Found Hot Springs on Ocean FloorAsh Spill Shows How Watchdog Was Defanged ;

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In Rockaways, Infusion of Sand Will Soon Raise Beaches Hit by a Hurricane

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Could Climate Campaigners’ Focus on Current Events be Counterproductive?

by Myrna Posted on August 20, 2013

As environmentalists stress current events in calling for action on greenhouse gases, some scientists see a different path toward public engagement. See more here –  Could Climate Campaigners’ Focus on Current Events be Counterproductive? ; ;Related ArticlesA Closer Look at the Technical and Behavioral Barriers to Action on Global Warming‘Liberated Carbon, It’ll Turn Your Night to Day’Is the Internet Good for the Climate? ;

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Could Climate Campaigners’ Focus on Current Events be Counterproductive?

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Science Group Criticizes Politicians for Global Warming Distortions

by Myrna Posted on May 23, 2013

A nonprofit group representing scientists dings officials at both ends of the political spectrum for global warming distortions. Read more: Science Group Criticizes Politicians for Global Warming Distortions ; ;Related ArticlesDot Earth Blog: Terrible Tornadoes in a Changing ClimateKids (and Teachers) in Peril, From Oklahoma to OregonSeeking Clarity on Terrible Tornadoes in a Changing Climate ;

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Science Group Criticizes Politicians for Global Warming Distortions

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Extreme Weather in a Warming World, and the American Mind

by Myrna Posted on May 1, 2013

A new survey shows how extreme weather influences public attitudes on global warming. More:   Extreme Weather in a Warming World, and the American Mind Related ArticlesObserved Earth: A New View of the SkyEnergy Agreement Hidden by Climate DisputesObama Hails 150th Year of Academy of Sciences

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Extreme Weather in a Warming World, and the American Mind

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