Bangladesh Sand to Help Keep the Maldives Afloat
After looking to buy land in other countries, Maldives, one of the lowest countries on the planet, with an average land level of 1.5 metres above sea level, is making a last-ditch effort to avoid its citizens becoming climate refugees. It is importing sand.
Iceberg and Bloom, Images from NASA Earth Observatory
The most interesting art often arises from the convergence of different ideas and influences. And so it is with nature sometimes.
Ban on plastic shopping bags, Italy
A ban on plastic bags has come into effect January 1st, in Italy, which has one of the highest rates of consumption of the bags in Europe.