As Russian oil spill fouls beaches, locals fume over official response – the Washington Post

City invented Australia’s beach culture, environmentalist Richard Gosden says, but all this time ‘it’s been conducted in diluted sewage’…
Cigarette Butts Are A Hidden Threat To California’s Horn Sharks – Forbes

Marine debris continues to be a pressing environmental issue worldwide, particularly plastic waste, which often originates from land-based sources and can break down into microplastics. While many types of waste contribute to marine pollution, cigarette butts are the most commonly found form of plastic waste, and they pose unique threats to ocean ecosystems…
Sydney’s unusual sewerage system to blame for faecal and fat balls on beaches, experts claim – the Guardian

City invented Australia’s beach culture, environmentalist Richard Gosden says, but all this time ‘it’s been conducted in diluted sewage’…