Ship’s anchor among possible causes of California oil spill
The spill sent up to 126,000 gallons (572,807 liters) of heavy crude into the ocean. It contaminated the sands of famed Huntington Beach and other coastal communities.
Company suspected in oil spill had dozens of violations
The company is under scrutiny after a suspected leak in an underwater pipeline fouled the sands of famed Huntington Beach and other coastal communities.
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In Cambodia, sand mining is big business — but it comes at a price
Sand mining accounts for 85 percent of all worldwide mineral extraction, a $70 billion industry. In Cambodia, the practice is big business -- but it comes with a price. The country relies upon the Mekong River for commerce and transportation,…
How to build the perfect sandcastle with science
What’s the secret to building a majestic sandcastle that will withstand the tide of time? Luckily, there’s a scientific formula for that.
Walking along Bay Area beaches, you may be lucky enough to come across one of "earthscape artist" Andres Amador’s “playa paintings,” large-scale patterns he creates in the sand using rakes and ropes as his tools.
Can beach nourishment save Coney Island?…
The Sand Engine restores sand to the beach with minimal environmental impact.
The FDA announced Tuesday a series of changes in what consumers will see on sunscreen labels beginning next summer. Judy Woodruff discusses the new rules with The Skin Cancer Foundation's Dr. Ali Hendi.
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