State-owned miner may enter rare earth minerals, beach sand mining; India
State-owned miner may foray into rare earth minerals and beach sand mining, among others, according to official sources.
Forget Sharks, Lightning Poses Big Beach Threat
The beach may be the perfect place to cool off during the summer, but it’s also one of the deadliest spots to be caught during a lightning storm.
Plastic ‘continents’: Is there a way out?
Plastic “continents” are not static. Based on the oceanic circulation modelling work conducted in the Pacific, researchers have recently shown that there are exit currents for these areas of the sea where these piles of waste build up.
Acadia National Park
Today, Acadia National Park is one of the most visited parks in America, drawing more than 2.5 million visitors per year to the craggy, jagged coast of Maine. The park is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2016.
Southern Perspective: The value of our beach sand
The sand on the Emerald Coast is known worldwide for being the kind of white which is reflective and blinding under the blazing summer sun. That’s because it’s not even one percent shy of being pure quartz, which is incredibly rare in the world of sand. Our beaches are made of tiny jewels, each grain precious and rare, no matter how much they may look alike.
50 great Irish beaches
Whether you’re looking for family fun, seaside activities or a beach with cinematic associations, check out this round-up of some of the top spots.
Aquatic Olympians Face a Toxic Stew in Rio
Environmentalists and scientists say Rio’s waters are much more contaminated than previously thought.
The world’s cheapest and most expensive beaches
Travel specialists have released a study offering a comprehensive information regarding summer holidays: a Beach Price Index of 250 of the world’s most popular beachfronts, in 66 countries.
A Turtle Saver, NC
Sea turtles that nest in North Carolina are listed as endangered species in part because many beaches have become dangerous or undesirable places for nesting. One of the biggest issues is light pollution.