Volunteers have been collecting and sorting washed-up rubbish on the beach for years. Thanks to their efforts, we have data on whether container deposit schemes help the issue.
Rising water temperature encourage the spread of bacteria in ocean waters.
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Recent reports describe people dying from infections caused by flesh-eating bacteria. But that doesn’t that mean you can’t still enjoy time at the beach frolicking in warm water.
Fast tests can help keep people out of the water when it’s unsafe, and let them back in sooner once the coast is clear.
Paul Fisher
The idea that we make rational choices is the basis for how businesses and governments make their plans. But psychologists have been asking some awkward questions.