How illegal sand mining in Sierra Leone is destroying the local beaches
It all started after the civil war in our country when most of the houses were burned, leaving people homeless. When people were finally ready to rebuild their homes, contracts were given to Chinese and Senegalese construction companies which led to a huge demand for sand. Now, sand mines have become a place where otherwise unemployed young people can find work…
Chinese Foreign Fisheries Catch 12 Times More Than Reported, Study Shows
Chinese fishing boats catch about US$11.5 billion worth of fish from beyond their country’s own waters each year — and most of it goes unreported, according to a new study led by fisheries scientists at the University of British Columbia.
Amazon Tribe Threatens To Declare War Amid Row Over Brazilian Dam Project
Amazonian tribe leaders hit out at ‘betrayal’ after Brazilian government pushes on with dam construction without community’s consent.
Rising Temperature Difference Between Hemispheres Could Shift Rainfall Patterns
One often ignored consequence of global climate change is that the Northern Hemisphere is becoming warmer than the Southern Hemisphere, which could significantly alter tropical precipitation patterns.
Outrage Over Proposed Beach Sand Mining in France
Be the Change: Petition: Let’s save the sand and the surfing beaches of Anglet, Côte Basque, France.
Southern California Sagebrush Better Suited to Climate Change
California sagebrush, also known as “cowboy cologne,” is the fragrant gray-green shrub that once filled area ranch land. It’s found on coastal hillsides for more than 400 miles along California’s Pacific coast. Only about 10 percent of its original habitat remains.
Southampton Beach Projects Violate Permits
State Department of Environmental Conservation officials say at least three seawalls constructed in the last two months along the Southampton Village oceanfront are in violation of state and local permits.
Rømø Island, Denmark; By Andrew Cooper
The beach at Rømø is 10 kilometres long and up to 2km wide. A particularly impressive feature of the beach is the annual Kite Festival(Dragefestival) on the first weekend of September. During the festival hundreds of brightly coloured kites of all shapes and sizes are flown on the beach, taking advantage of the persistent westerly winds.