May 22, 2011. At 5:41 p.m., a monstrous EF5 tornado touched down in Joplin, Missouri. Within minutes, it carved a mile-wide scar across the town. Entire neighborhoods were flattened. Hospitals destroyed. Schools crushed. 161 people were killed. Thousands more were injured or left homeless. It was one of the deadliest and most costly tornadoes in …
Coastal communities worldwide find themselves on the frontlines of climate change, grappling with rising sea levels and an uptick in extreme weather events. These powerful dynamics are drastically altering coastlines, displacing ecosystems, and threatening the existence and prosperity of millions. This article examines the profound impact these changes are having on coastal areas globally and …
