Sarah Derouin

3 weeks ago | eos.org | Sarah Derouin

Small particulate matter (PM2.5) in air pollution raises the risks of respiratory problems, cardiovascular disease, and even cognitive decline. Heat waves, which are occurring more often with climate change, can cause heatstroke and exacerbate conditions such as asthma and diabetes. When heat and pollution coincide, they can create a deadly combination.

1 month ago | phys.org | Sarah Derouin

Communities on small islands are on the front lines of worsening flood risks—not just from severe storms but from persistent tidal flooding events. Scientists estimate that within 15 years, high-tide flood events could triple for two thirds of communities along the East and Gulf Coasts of the United States.

1 month ago | asce.org | Sarah Derouin

Coastlines have always been a siren song to human settlers. The combination of abundant natural resources, fertile land, and proximity to shipping routes make near-sea living an attractive place to grow roots. Despite the benefits, coastal living can also be fraught – frequent flooding, sea-level rise, and pummeling from extreme storms can be a constant battle. Additionally, some coastal cities are running out of space to build.

1 month ago | eos.org | Sarah Derouin

Communities on small islands are on the front lines of worsening flood risks—not just from severe storms but from persistent tidal flooding events. Scientists estimate that within 15 years, high-tide flood events could triple for two thirds of communities along the East and Gulf Coasts of the United States. Sea level rise and tidal flooding can vary depending on local land morphology, offshore bathymetry, and wind direction and intensity.

2 months ago | news.mongabay.com | Sarah Derouin

Agroforestry has been steadily gaining ground over the past eight years in the U.S., with the number of projects increasing 6% nationwide. A federal funding freeze imposed on Jan. 27 put many agroforestry projects on hold pending a 90-day review. The freeze has had immediate impacts on farmers and the nonprofit organizations that support them, including a halt on reimbursement payments and stop work orders.