Press & News
The Public’s Radio — Newport’s only public beach is eroding. Should the city save it?
By Olivia Ebertz — As structures like the carousel and snack bar building are being demolished at Easton’s Beach, city officials are grappling with how to save an eroding beach.
The Public’s Radio — ‘That conversation is coming’: South Coast towns may consider managed retreat, green infrastructure in response to rising seas
By Luis Hernandez — Beach erosion and extreme flooding are forcing South Coast officials to think more urgently about how to adapt to a rise in sea levels. New Bedford Light reporter Adam Goldstein joins Morning Edition host Luis Hernandez to discuss the many options under consideration.
The Public’s Radio — Newport official says continued beach erosion could threaten the city’s water supply, way of life
By Luis Hernandez — “Can we renourish the beaches? Can we find a way to put back what’s been taken away over the years?” We talk with the city’s public services director about the ways Newport is grappling with the ongoing threat of coastal erosion.
New York Times — If Your House Were Falling Off a Cliff, Would You Leave?
Homeowners along the eastern coast of England are watching the North Sea swallow their communities. Help is on the way — but only for some.