The Emerald Review
Some areas around the world are already feeling a dystopian-esque level of heat, and even New England cities are not spared from this effect of climate change. The only relief seems to be seeking out air-conditioned spaces. However, not everyone has that luxury. Since the beginning of the 20th century, temperatures in Massachusetts have increased […]
Located just off the coast of every continent except Antarctica lies lush, green seagrass. In the past century, the U.S. has lost 50% of its seagrass population due to climate change and increases in sea surface temperature. Earth and Environmental Science Professor Alyssa Novak studies the structure, function, and resilience of coastal systems. Recently, she’s […]
New England is one of the few regions of the world that still has expansive wetlands–in fact, the Boston University campus was partly built on a marsh. However, wetlands are disappearing all over the world at alarming rates due to sea-level rise. In the Northeast, wetland boundaries erode at a rate of tens of centimeters […]