Los Angeles Times) The frequency of natural disasters has soared in recent decades. Total damage topped $210 billion worldwide in 2020. With climate change, the costs attributed to coastal storms will increase dramatically. At the same time, coastal habitats such as wetlands and reefs are being lost rapidly. Some 20% of the world’s mangroves were lost over the last four decades. More than half of the Great Barrier Reef was degraded by bleaching in 2020 alone. In California, we have lost more than 90% of our coastal marshes. Coastal habitats serve as a critical first line of defense, and their loss puts communities at even greater risk from coastal flooding. Coral reefs work as natural breakwaters and reduce flooding by breaking waves offshore. Wetlands such as marshes and mangroves protect coastlines by dampening storm surge and waves; they also prevent erosion and can build new land.
National Guard troops in DC forced to sleep in garages, sparking outcry Share Updated: 4:00 PM EST Jan 22, 2021 By NOMAAN MERCHANT, LOLITA BALDOR, and AAMER MADHANI, Associated Press
National Guard troops in DC forced to sleep in garages, sparking outcry Share Updated: 4:00 PM EST Jan 22, 2021
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Show Transcript the probe into the deadly insurrection at the US Capitol is escalating. The threat of right wing extremism is here, right, and we saw it on January 6th on Git will continue to be a persistent and riel threat to the District of Columbia. About 120 suspects have been arrested, including Michael Foy of Michigan, who prosecutors allege is seen in this video striking police officers with a hockey stick during the riot. Anybody involved with that should be prosecuted. I ve been very, very clear about that from day one. Joseph Biggs of Florida and a member of the Proud Boys Extremist group, is also facing federal charges. Addi