EU ban on plastic straws and stirs proposed to cut marine litter
The European Union has proposed banning plastic products like cotton buds, straws, stirs and balloon sticks when alternatives are easily available in an attempt to reduce litter spoiling beaches and ocean beds.
Millions throughout Gulf states in Subtropical Storm Alberto’s path
Subtropical Storm Alberto headed toward anticipated landfall sometime Monday on the northern Gulf Coast, where white sandy beaches emptied of their usual Memorial Day crowds.
Jobless Cape Coast youth venture into illegal beach sand winning; Ghana
The youth at Bakaano, a suburb of Cape Coast, have taken to illegal mining due to the unavailability of jobs.
Powerful cyclone strikes Oman and Yemen
Cyclone Mekunu, more powerful than any previously recorded in southern Oman, slammed into the Gulf country and neighboring Yemen on Saturday.
Best US beaches for 2018
For 2018, Kapalua Bay Beach in Maui is No. 1, according to coastal sciences professor Dr. Beach.
New York city to consider banning plastic straws
If the bill becomes law, restaurants that continue to use plastic straws would be warned, then face fines between $100 and $400.
Fukushima radioactive particle release was significant, says new research
Scientists say there was a significant release of radioactive particles during the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear accident. The researchers identified the contamination using a new method and say if the particles are inhaled they could pose long-term health risks to humans.
Europe Takes First Steps in Electrifying World’s Shipping Fleets
Container ships, tankers, freighters, and cruise liners are a significant source of CO2 emissions and other pollutants. Led by Norway, Europe is beginning to electrify its coastal vessels – but the task of greening the high seas fleet is far more daunting.
In an internal memo, the White House considered whether to simply ‘ignore’ federal climate research
White House officials last year weighed whether to simply “ignore” climate studies produced by government scientists or to instead develop “a coherent, fact-based message about climate science,” according to a memo obtained by The Washington Post.