Creation of Australia’s largest marine sanctuary a win for rare whale species
The government has created Australia’s largest fully protected marine reserve near two far-flung islands, in a move which environmental groups say will help safeguard rare whale species.
Sand, Rarer Than One Thinks, UN
A Global Environmental Alert published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
A UN Report On Sand Mining: “Sand, Rarer Than One Thinks”
Sand Wars movie, directed by Denis Delestrac, expressly inspired the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to publish this Global Environmental Alert.
Predicting Where Water Will Go In A Hurricane
In most tropical cyclones the greatest damage is done not by the wind but from the storm surge, the mountain of water pushed by raging winds from the ocean to deluge the land.
Recent Earthquakes in Chile and L.A. Raise Questions About Ring of Fire
The 8.2 earthquake that shook northern Chile and surrounding countries late Tuesday night was one of a string of recent earthquakes along what is known as the “Ring of Fire,” a circle of quake-prone areas on the Pacific Rim.
Sand Wars Movie: UK Diffusion April 2nd, 2014
Sand Wars film documentary by Denis Delestrac, premieres in the United Kingdom 7.50pm, Wednesday 2 April Sky 534 & Virgin Media 243, on PBS America.
8.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Chile, Triggers Tsunami Warning
An 8.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northern Chile on Tuesday, generating a tsunami warning.
Don’t Ignore Sea Rise
A letter from 99 years old, Howard K. Ammerman.
Science Is No Excuse For Japan’s Antarctic Whaling, Court Rules
Japan’s hugely controversial ‘scientific whaling’ programme is not actually scientific and must be stopped, the International Court of Justice ruled.