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New Jersey seawall saves properties but wipes out sandy beach entirely

A seawall built along the New Jersey coast was designed to protect properties from coastal erosion. However, the structure has had an unintended consequence: the complete disappearance of the sandy beach it fronted. Wave energy deflected downward by the wall has steadily stripped away sand, leaving no beach visible even at low tide. The hard engineering approach disrupts the natural movement of sand along the shoreline. It also interferes with the natural migration of barrier islands, highlighting a key trade-off in coastal protection strategies.

Gwyneth Paltrow built 14,000-sq-ft solar-powered estate on $4.9M Montecito plot

Actress and entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow purchased approximately 2.4 acres of land in Montecito, California, for $4.9 million in 2016. She demolished the existing structures on the property to make way for an entirely new construction. The project spanned roughly six years before reaching completion. The finished estate spans around 14,000 square feet and incorporates sustainable features, including solar energy and a graywater recycling system.