Solar1 Ocean Races, Monte Carlo Cup 2014
The first edition of the Solar1 Monte-Carlo Cup will take place from July 10th to July 12th, 2014. Solar powered boats from all over the world are set to race in the first truly ‘green’ solar boat world championship. Developed by universities all over the world and driven by young students, this race is destined to be a future facing sport.
Illegal Sand Mining Stopped, South Africa
Ethekwini Municipality has secured a high court order, shutting down what it says is an illegal sand mining operation in an environmentally sensitive area in Cato Ridge, near Durban.
Melting of a Small Ice Volume On East Antarctica’s Shore Could Trigger Persistent Ice Discharge Into Ocean
The melting of a rather small ice volume on East Antarctica’s shore could trigger a persistent ice discharge into the ocean, resulting in unstoppable sea-level rise for thousands of years to come.
Prehistoric North Sea ‘Atlantis’ Hit By 5m Tsunami
A prehistoric “Atlantis” in the North Sea may have been abandoned after being hit by a 5m tsunami 8,200 years ago.
Santa Barbara Looks To Sea For Water In Drought, California
This seaside city thought it had the perfect solution the last time California withered in a severe drought more than two decades ago: Tap the ocean to turn salty seawater to fresh water.
Man Shot At For Taking On Sand Mafia
A group of sand miners operating near the Yamuna riverbed allegedly shot at a man on Saturday night for opposing illegal sand mining taking place on his land. This is the second incident of the sand mafia opening fire in the past one week…