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Meet the women who turned beach cleanups into a global movement – and what was forgotten along the way

In October 1984, volunteers on the coast of Oregon hauled away 26 tonnes of waste in a single day, most of it plastics. It was the first beach cleanup of its kind – part scientific survey, part environmental action – and it helped expose how the plastic industry was polluting…

The Conversation · Sep 15, 2025

Waldorf Astoria Punta Cacique, Costa Rica, hotel review

HOTELS: Kevin E G Perry checks in

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2025

Is this Australia’s climate wake-up call? Official report reveals a hotter, harder future if we don’t act now

Climate shocks threaten to devastate communities, overwhelm emergency services and strain health, housing, food and energy systems according to a federal government assessment released today.

The Conversation · Sep 15, 2025

Is there life on Saturn's moon Enceladus? New study complicates the search

"Although this doesn't rule out the possibility that Enceladus' ocean may be habitable, it does mean we need to be cautious in making that assumption just because of the composition of the plumes."

Space · Sep 12, 2025

Relief for Chagos descendants as UK vote restores Mauritius sovereignty

The British House of Commons this week adopted a bill on the handing back of the Chagos archipelago to Mauritius. The decision has been welcomed by the descendants of those who were expelled from the Indian Ocean territory more than 50 years ago to make way for a military base.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 12, 2025

Steven Spielberg reflects on Jaws at 50: ‘I thought my career was over’

Director, marking new exhibition in LA, tells of chaotic filming – and says he’s ‘never seen so much vomit in my life’

The Guardian - US · Sep 12, 2025

Smelly seaweed is snaring hatchling sea turtles on their way to the ocean

The tiny sea turtles already need to fight off predators and avoid debris, with many dying before they can reach the water

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

10 Most Expensive Luxury Resorts Across the US

You're planning a getaway and only the best will do. Money is no object for this trip, so you want to go all out and stay at a resort that's second to none. Whether it's a luxury hotel with plunge...

GOBankingRates · Sep 10, 2025

Man Overboard! Gambler Hurls Himself Into Ocean After Racking Up £13k Casino Bill on Royal Caribbean Cruise

A Royal Caribbean passenger allegedly jumped overboard in San Juan to dodge a £13k casino debt and avoid declaring £11.6k cash, court records show, and now faces a federal charge with penalties up to five years or a $250,000 fine.

International Business Times UK · Sep 10, 2025

UK joins international scramble to bring ocean protection treaty into force

Sharks, whales and sea turtles are among the species thought to be in line for bolstered protections in international waters.

Evening Standard · Sep 10, 2025