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Founded in 1834, Tulane is one of the most highly regarded and selective independent research universities in the United States.
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Adding multiple smaller wetlands to the landscape can make large reservoirs more effective at flood control, according to a new study from Tulane University published in Environmental Research Letters.
Scientists find record-breaking sea level rises in the U.S. Gulf Coast, which could leave cities such as Houston more vulnerable to severe storms and flooding in the coming decades than previously anticipated.
Climate-friendly infrastructure networks will require government co-ordination, private-sector investment and scientific guidance. Raising the money is just the start.
A new study questions the reliability of how sea-level rise is measured in low-lying, coastal areas such as southern Louisiana, where tide gauges do not account for ground subsidence and therefore underestimate the severity of the problem. The study suggests low-elevation coasts may be at higher risk of flooding within a shorter time horizon than previously assumed.
Without major efforts to rebuild Louisiana’s wetlands, particularly in the westernmost part of the state, there is little chance that the coast will be able to withstand the accelerating rate of sea-level rise, a new Tulane University study concludes.
Recalling destruction of Hurricane Katrina, Sarah Mack, who had been working as an environmental scientist pre-Katrina, in a lightbulb moment, said 'we could do whatever we want within our system but it isn’t going to do a lot of good unless we address the coastal land loss.' Mack wants more private enterprises to incorporate coastal restoration into their business models. Louisana's Coastal Master Plan plan addresses key issues of flood protection, natural processes, coastal habitats, cultural heritage and the working coast...
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'Although we cannot prevent natural hazards, we certainly can reduce their negative impacts by planning smart, being well-prepared and responding quickly and effectively, all of which requires strong local leadership'...