Summer Hailstorms Pummel Barolo and Monferrato Vineyards
Two major hailstorms struck Italy’s Piedmont region this week, damaging top vineyards and worrying local winemakers. On two evenings, July 26 and July 27, large bands of clouds moved across...
Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup collects plenty of marine debris
More than 100 volunteers scoured the shoreline of the Bay of Fundy on Sunday in search of garbage. The Great Fundy Coastal Cleanup, organized by the New Brunswick Nature Trust, brought volunteers to...
You enjoy its “cool breeze”… but it harms your health and environment
Who doesn’t enjoy the air conditioner’s cool breeze in this hot weather?? While the temperatures are on fire in many parts of the world, people mostly choose to have the alternative way...
Major sewage leak forces closure of Los Angeles beaches
Several beaches in the Los Angeles area were shut down on Tuesday after nearly 2.5 million gallons (9.5 million liters) of sewage spilled out from a ruptured line, officials said. The spill —...
Spain’s top ten beaches 2016
Spain has five beaches in Europe’s top ten. This is a tour by The Local: Spain leads the way when it comes to beautiful beaches with five of the country’s beaches making the top ten in...
Spain camp out on a dark and mysterious night
We were a couple of 20-somethings, making the pilgrimage to Europe in 1970. The world was opening up and, with a new sense of freedom, young Australians were heading to the northern hemisphere in...
How to avoid heatstroke when Spain starts to sizzle
The Local website mentioned the following tips to to avoid heatstroke when Spain starts to sizzle: Protect against sunburn Cover up or apply cream Photo: AFP Not only is a brighter shade of lobster...
Why You Shouldn’t Buy Sunscreen Based On Internet Reviews
When it comes to important health products such as sunscreen, it’s a better idea to go with a doctor’s recommendation than a consumer’s review. As shown by a recent study, many of the most...
