Climate change
Climate concerns hit Cuttyhunk
Coastal storms push sand into the ferry channel — threatening to cut off access to the tiny island community.
Watch Community Conversation: Rising seas and how we adapt
More than 150 attended our discussion last week on coastal impact. If you missed it, now’s your chance to watch the entire exchange and read comments from those who were there.
Join experts for a Community Conversation on rising seas
Learn about the impacts of climate change along the South Coast with New Bedford Light staffers and a panel of climate experts.
Adapting to climate change: University students have ideas for New Bedford, Fairhaven
“Envision Resilience,” an exhibit at the New Bedford Art Museum, features proposals from students at seven colleges addressing climate impact on the South Coast. Get a peek at the project in this special video.
Gov. Healey announces new strategies for rising sea levels
“We have some tough questions ahead — where will it be safe to build? How can we preserve our historical landmarks? What infrastructure will withstand ever worsening weather?” — Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper
Lee weakens, but still poses threat to South Coast
“It can’t be stressed enough, that regardless of Lee’s designation, it will remain a large and dangerous cyclone while it approaches eastern New England and Atlantic Canada.” — National Hurricane Center
Hurricane Lee edges closer, increasing threat to South Coast
Vineyard Wind halted construction on its offshore wind site Monday, and the company is bringing boats back into the Port of New Bedford with parts onboard, ahead of the expected storm.
New Bedford braces for Hurricane Lee
Local meteorologists say residents should expect tropical storm-force winds, dangerous rip currents, and rainy conditions starting Friday morning.
Hurricanes are getting stronger — but so is the South Coast’s storm defense
Hurricane Bob is a distant memory for most residents. But with Hurricane Lee at sea, a younger generation of South Coast emergency management leaders are preparing for the hurricane season’s peak.
Rising sea levels bring salt water to private wells
This phenomenon is called saltwater intrusion, and it’s an emerging climate challenge for communities on groundwater across coastal New England. The introduction of ocean salt water into tap water makes it taste unpleasant and — in severe cases — undrinkable.
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