Japan Proposes More Steps to Store Fukushima Water
A government panel proposed additional measures to lessen the radioactive water crisis at Japan’s crippled nuclear power plant, saying Tuesday that current plans are not enough to prevent the risk of a disaster.
Imperiled Mussels May be Further Harmed by Climate Change
Rising water temperatures as a result of climate change may harm already endangered or threatened native freshwater mussels in North America, according to a new U.S. Geological Survey report. Freshwater mussels have been compared to the “canary in the coal mine” in that they are indicators of good water and sediment quality rivers.
Corona Save The Beach Hotel
Created by German artist HA Schult, the first hotel made completely out of garbage opened in 2010 in Rome, Italy, and Madrid, Spain. Trash was collected from beaches throughout Europe to build the Corona Save the Beach Hotel.
Beach Erosion, Western Australia
Residents living near a popular northern suburbs beach say it’s in danger of disappearing completely. Quinns Rocks locals say while governments argue over whose problem it is ….. the beach continues to erode.
Marine Reserves Enhance Resilience to Climate Change
A new study, led by a University of Southampton scientist, highlights the potential for fish communities in marine reserves to resist climate change impacts better than communities on fished coasts.
The Sounds Of A Warming Planet
Scientists have recorded and identified one of the most prominent sounds of a warming planet: the sizzle of glacier ice as it melts into the sea.
Let’s Talk About Sand: Denis Delestrac At TEDxBarcelona
Denis Delestrac latest feature documentary, “Sand Wars” is an epic eco-thriller that takes the audience around the globe to unveil a new gold rush and a disturbing fact: we are running out of sand! In this TEDxBarcelona talk, he explains us where sand comes from and where it ends up…
The Squeeze On Europe’s Coastline Continues
“Balancing the future of Europe’s coasts”, a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA), argues that Europe needs to improve its knowledge to better understand the long-term damaging effects of current human and economic pressures on the coastal environment, jeopardizing the essential maintenance of the natural capital.
Where Streets Are Paved With Sand
Jericoacoara, a virgin beach hidden behind the dunes of the west coast of Jijoca de Jericoacoara, Ceará, Brazil, is one of the top 10 most beautiful beaches in the world. The area around this virgin beach hidden behind sand dunes, is home to alien landscapes of vibrant beauty.