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PlanetDiary chronicles the events and phenomena that affect Earth and its residents. Each week this site reports the geological, astronomical, meteorological, biological, and environmental news from around the globe. Their Current Phenomena segment follows these stories as they unfold, helping visitors understand the worldwide impact of natural and man-made events. An informative resource for students and teachers. According to the U. S. Geological Survey National Wetlands Research Center, Louisiana is losing 25-35 square miles of coastal wetlands per year.