Some architects are giving us a look at a world with rising sea levels. A lot of prime real estate is destined to be crab beds if we aren't careful.
A lot of reports have come recently about the possible opening of the Northwest Passage for shipping as polar ice melts above Canada. Here's another, more detailed story plus this one about the emergence of dragonflies at the top of Hudson Bay.
The Canucks are improving a port and beefing up their icebreaker fleet. Russia and Norway are among others planning for the realities of Arctic shipping lanes.
And what is the US doing? Well, apparently we're watching our 30-year old icebreakers rust and fall apart, with zero planning for the future.
I've linked to NPR and National Geographic's Climate Connections website before, but there's the main link to the NPR one and this is the National Geographic one. Same info, different formats. A lot of really interesting stories and research there for you to pick over.
Both Wired and National Geographic magazines had articles related to biofuels this month.Give both of them a read if you have any interest in the subject.
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