FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 10 - The Untold Story

In 2000, NOAA planted 500 square metres of cordgrass and added oyster shell on Pivers Island; the shell mound grew into a living oyster reef

A North Carolina living shoreline project stabilized the coast using cordgrass and oyster shells. This established marsh habitat faced two major hurricane tests in 2011 and 2018. NOAA assessments revealed substantially less erosion compared to hardened shorelines during these storms. The project demonstrated the resilience of planted marshes and oyster…

The Times of India · Sep 7

Storm creates huge waves and dangerous currents at southern California beaches

Hurricane Marie is creating dangerous conditions at beaches across Southern California over Labor Day weekend, with strong currents and huge waves presenting a threat to swimmers and surfers

The Independent UK · Sep 6

Hurricane Lowell: Hawaii residents issued warning as Category 3 storm could cause floods and mudslides

The Miami-based center issued the warning for Kauai and Niihau as Lowell was forecast to pass the islands to the west late Monday and Tuesday while traveling north

The Independent UK · Sep 6

In 2016, New Smyrna Beach faced Hurricane Matthew with planted living shorelines; winds topped 90 mph, yet the demonstration structures remained standing

The living shoreline initiative in New Smyrna Beach demonstrated remarkable resilience during Hurricane Matthew, effectively absorbing the storm's wave energy. This natural barrier mitigated significant erosion and structural damage, showcasing the superiority of plants and sand against conventional hardened structures. Research by NOAA supports the effectiveness of living shorelines over…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

In 1988, diver Todd Barber watched a Cayman reef die, then invented hand-launched Reef Balls; his foundation’s modules now create habitat in over 70 countries

In response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Gilbert, Todd Barber and his father pioneered the creation of Reef Balls, innovative hollow concrete structures designed to provide refuge for marine life. Established in 1997, the Reef Ball Foundation has expanded its reach, deploying these modules in over 59 countries while…

The Times of India · Sep 4

Three Pacific hurricanes gather strength as El Nino intensifies

The current El Nino could become the strongest on record as the natural climate pattern that warms the tropical Pacific intensifies, with three hurricanes churning across the ocean on Thursday. The United Nations has warned of growing extreme weather risks into 2027.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 3

Rare train of cyclones fuelled by historic El Nino make their way across Pacific

Several storms, including Hurricane Lowell and Hurricane Karina, moved through the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday, fuelled by a historically strong El Nino that has already been linked to extreme weather around the globe and is expected to persist through to February.

France 24 · Sep 2

In 2006, Beyoncé donated $2 million to build 42 Houston apartments for people facing homelessness, years before BeyGOOD—and her housing work later returned to the city

Years before launching BeyGOOD, American iconic singer Beyoncé donated $2 million in 2006 toward 42 housing units in Houston for homeless people. The project reflected her early commitment to community support and came amid the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Beyoncé's philanthropy also extended to employment and addiction recovery apart from…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Edouard, now a tropical depression, drenches Texas with flash flooding and downed trees

Tropical Storm Edouard has weakened into a depression but is still dumping heavy rain and flooding parts of Texas

The Independent UK · Sep 2

In 2006, Beyoncé donated $2 million to build 42 apartments for people experiencing homelessness in Houston; the project became one of her earliest major housing initiatives

Long before BeyGOOD became the name attached to Beyoncé's global charitable work, the singer was already putting significant money into community projects in Houston. According to the BeyGOOD foundation by Beyoncé, in 2006, she donated $2 million towards the construction of the Knowles-Temenos Place Apartments, a 42-unit housing complex for…

The Times of India · Sep 2