Sand Moved To Cover Waikiki Beach Erosion Swept Away, Video
Just a day after crews tackled an erosion problem at Kuhio Beach in Waikiki, half of the sand they brought in was washed away, according to city officials.
The Landscape Can Protect Our Health, If We Can Protect The Landscape
Friday marks the final day of the United Nations COP19 climate change conference in Warsaw, Poland. One issue intersecting both global warming and extreme weather has received little attention: how changes to the natural landscape may be putting public health at greater risk…
EPA Investigates Plastic Pollution on Hawaiian Beaches
EPA will study Tern island, in the northwestern Hawaiian Islands, that is often littered with plastic debris to see if the area qualifies to be listed as a Superfund site, a federal designation for areas with hazardous waste in need of clean up.
Dolphin Shows Gratitude to the Fishermen Who Rescued It From Plastic Bag
A group of fisherman off the coast of São Paolo, Brazil, had their fishing trip transformed into a rescue mission for one adorable creature of the sea. In a dramatic video uploaded to YouTube, the fishermen spot a young dolphin caught in a plastic bag. This remind us that we need to protect the ocean and the animals that call it home.
Multinationals’ Interest Grows in Sustainable Bioplastics
Eight major multinational consumer products companies and conservation group World Wildlife Fund (WWF), have come together to investigate whether it is possible to produce a sustainable form of “bioplastic”, made from plants rather than petroleum products.
California Congresswoman Seeks Offshore Fracking Moratorium
Rep. Lois Capps (D-Calif.) called for a moratorium on offshore fracking in federal waters requesting a comprehensive study of its environmental and public health impacts.
Rising Seas Threaten Coastal Lifestyle
Facing the reality of rising seas: Western Carolina University’s Robert Young talks about the way buildings impact coastal erosion.
Tyre Mayor, Residents Fight Sand Mining Project, Lebanon
The municipality of Tyre is teaming up with civil society groups and environmental activists to launch a campaign to stop sand mining in the basin of Tyre’s Resthouse, a publicly owned resort property that is rented out to investors.
Le Havre, France
The port city of Le Havre sits at the confluence of the Seine River and the English Channel along the northern coastline of France (Upper Normandy region).