Planet Earth - Page 14

July 29

Beach town cracks down on half-naked tourists with hefty fines for inappropriate attire

A French beach town has implemented swimwear restrictions requiring tourists to keep bathingsuits on the beach, citing respect for locals and public hygiene as major concerns.

July 28

Mysterious rare purple shell washes up on shores of beach after long absence

Vibrant purple Janthina sea snails appear on Southern California coast after eight years, indicating warmer offshore waters similar to the 2015 El Niño event and marine heat wave.

July 27

Climate activists demand end to US Navy's 'Blue Angels' airshow in Seattle

Seattle climate coalition is protesting the upcoming annual U.S. Navy Blue Angels airshow, claiming the jets produce carbon emissions, noise and "war trauma."

July 25

Ancient 'stick figures' on beach once again visible at tourist destination

Seasonal ocean swells in Oahu have revealed over two dozen ancient petroglyphs, known as kiʻi pōhaku, that were carved by Native Hawaiians centuries ago into lava rock.

July 23

UN court rules wealthy nations pay up for climate change damages in controversial global ruling

International Court of Justice determines countries are responsible for corporate emissions and must cooperate to achieve concrete emission reduction targets.

July 23

Deadly rip current fatalities reported amid summer beach season as experts weigh in

Recent drownings highlight the dangers of rip currents at beaches, with experts advising swimmers to relax, float, and swim parallel to shore if caught in one of these powerful currents.

July 23

Largest great white shark recorded in Atlantic spotted off popular beach town

A nearly 14-foot great white shark named Contender, the largest ever tagged in the Atlantic by Ocearch, was recently tracked off Nantucket, Massachusetts, after traveling over 1,000 miles from Florida.

July 22

Higher cancer rates linked to WWII radioactive waste in Midwestern creek

Radioactive contamination from Coldwater Creek in Missouri linked to higher cancer rates, a Harvard study finds, as Congress expands the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act.

July 22

Texas flood recovery volunteers find dignity in helping victims

Janice Riley, Michelle Annette, and Lisa Aguillen reflect on volunteering with Kerrville flood victims, witnessing heartbreaking loss and moments of hope in the Texas community

July 22

GOP posts Coldplay meme to troll Delaware Dems' green energy scheme

Republicans repurposed a Coldplay meme to target Delaware Democrats for supporting offshore wind as the state develops projects near beaches despite Sussex County opposition.