Tag: sea_level_rise
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Dartmouth Highlights Sea-Level Rise Preparation Window and R&D Effectiveness
Dartmouth scientists identify a critical 30-50 year window for sea-level rise preparation, while new research from Tuck professor Teresa Fort shows R&D spending is more effective at generating patents and sales growth.
Science & TechnologyBusinessEnvironmentClimate ChangeEconomyEducation Sea-level riseResearch and DevelopmentInnovationTeresa FortDartmouth CollegeEconomics
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Oakland Airport Nears Completion of $80 Million Dike Project to Combat Sea Level Rise and Earthquakes
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport's $80 million dike project is nearing completion. The initiative protects the airfield from sea level rise and seismic activity, ensuring long-term operational integrity and regional emergency response capabilities.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyClimate ChangeTransportation Port of OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay AirportDike Improvement ProjectSea Level RiseEarthquakesInfrastructure
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports on Persistent High Gas Prices, New Orleans Sea-Level Threat, and Congressional Gridlock
Newsweek is reporting on the U.S. oil production paradox and rising gas prices, the potential for New Orleans to become an island by 2070, and Senate Republicans thwarting an election overhaul bill.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentWorldEconomyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentClimate ChangeAgriculture Gas PricesNew OrleansSea-Level RiseU.S. SenateSupreme CourtDonald TrumpNew World ScrewwormNewsweek