Beach nourishment is not a permanent solution against beach erosion, as periodic
renourishment will be needed to maintain its effectiveness. Numerous publications show …

As climate change threatens to exacerbate coastal erosion and storm risk, understanding
the impact of increasing risk and adaptation investments is crucial for effective long-term …

Design alternatives for traditional infrastructure are often compared in terms of expected–
and often narrowly defined–costs and benefits to justify the selected plan. Taking a broader …

Nearshore nourishments are a common intervention used to mitigate sediment deficits in
coastal areas experiencing erosion problems. This coastal intervention involves placing …

Mega-nourishments, where large volumes of sediment are deposited on coastlines, are
increasingly employed to manage shoreline erosion, yet our understanding of their long …

The Anthropocene describes a new period where humans have become the dominant force
of planetary change with profound impacts on the Earth's climate system and biosphere …

In response to coastal erosion driven by storms, sea-level rise, and local gradients in
sediment supply, communities defend their homes and maintain beach recreation by …

Sourcing sediment from adjacent inlets for placement on eroded downdrift beaches is an
increasingly common practice, as an inlet sources' proximity to a placement site reduces the …

Peatlands are inland wetlands where waterlogged soils prevent plant material from fully
decomposing. 1 They have thick layers of sphagnum moss and peat soils that store large …

This article provides an overview of the known current situation of Guanabara Bay with
respect to its pervasive plastic waste pollution, continuing the paired authors' previous …