Coastal Erosion and Property Damage - Five houses in Buckton, North Carolina collapsed within an hour due to stormy surf, with a sixth destroyed overnight [1] - These homes were unoccupied due to prior damage from Hurricane Aaron [1] - Since 2020, 18 houses have collapsed in the area [4] Contributing Factors - Hurricanes Ombberto and Alda are causing massive waves and exacerbating the situation [2] - The Outer Banks have been experiencing erosion due to storms and rising sea levels driven by climate change [3] - Erosion has significantly reduced the distance to the beach over the past 10-15 years [3] Mitigation Efforts and Future Outlook - Some residents have chosen to move their homes inland [4] - Communities have used sand to reinforce beaches, but these are temporary solutions [4]

Environmental Issues in Iran - Iran accounts for 8% of global soil erosion, despite comprising only 1% of the Earth's land area [2] - The country experiences an annual soil erosion rate of 165 tons per hectare, approximately 7 times the global average [2] - The average land subsidence rate in Iran is 15 centimeters per year, which is 5 times the global average [2] - 49% of the Iranian population is currently affected by land subsidence [2] - Iran produces 58,000 tons of waste daily, with 48,000 tons originating from urban areas [2] Waste Management Practices - Only 3% of waste in Iran is incinerated, 5% is recycled, and 147% is used for compost production, while 80% is landfilled [2] - Iran ranks 120th globally in sustainable waste management, managing only 198% of its waste according to global standards [3] - 70% of household waste in Iran is organic, compared to 10% in the United States [3] Potential Solutions and Perspectives - The industry should shift its perspective on soil from a problem to be solved to a question to be lived with [4] - Proper landfill site selection and engineering design are essential, including leachate management and gas capture for energy production [3] - Viewing inaction as a choice, emphasizing the need for awareness and responsibility in environmental decisions [4]