www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/nov/18/can-sp…

"The problem is nitrates from the intensive irrigation of crops, as well as poor sewage systems in towns surrounding the lagoon, which have grown dramatically since the 1960s, and discharge from mining activities. More than two decades of lax...www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/nov/18/can-sp…

"The problem is nitrates from the intensive irrigation of crops, as well as poor sewage systems in towns surrounding the lagoon, which have grown dramatically since the 1960s, and discharge from mining activities. More than two decades of lax regulations have not helped."

"The ambitious proposal recognises the right of the lagoon to “exist as an ecosystem” and to be protected and preserved by the government and residents. If the proposal is approved, the lagoon would be represented by three groups: legal guardians, a monitoring committee of “protectors”, and a scientific advisory board. Moreover, any citizen or legal entity would be able to file a lawsuit on behalf of the Mar Menor."

Maybe we could do the same with Holes Bay? Show more

www.bbc.com/sport/av/54122112

amp.theguardian.com/environment/2020/sep/13/the-ta…

www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/08/29/travel-update-…

It's a dangerous time to travel as these quarantine exemptions get lifted so rapidly you can end up in two weeks quarantine a day before your flight home

Answer is .. don't fly home.

Galway paddleboarders rescued after 15 hours in the sea www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-53767772

15 hours! Very very lucky people

www.bbc.com/news/uk-53541301

"Holidaymakers face last-minute disruption to their plans after the government introduced new rules requiring travellers arriving in the UK from Spain to self-isolate for two weeks.

The measures will apply to those returning from mainland Spain, the Canary Islands...www.bbc.com/news/uk-53541301

"Holidaymakers face last-minute disruption to their plans after the government introduced new rules requiring travellers arriving in the UK from Spain to self-isolate for two weeks.

The measures will apply to those returning from mainland Spain, the Canary Islands (Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa) and the Balearic Islands, such as Majorca and Ibiza." Show more

www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-52920048

More detail on the freak sea foam that killd five surfers in the Netherlands

www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/world-europe-52818749

www.theguardian.com/travel/2020/may/18/europe-holi…

www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52800611

"Several airlines including EasyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair have announced that they plan to resume flights and holidays soon.

Easyjet will be resuming flights from 22 airports across Europe from 15 June, as well as regional flights across the UK. But there will only...www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52800611

"Several airlines including EasyJet, Jet2 and Ryanair have announced that they plan to resume flights and holidays soon.

Easyjet will be resuming flights from 22 airports across Europe from 15 June, as well as regional flights across the UK. But there will only be one international flight from the UK - from Gatwick to Nice in France.

Jet2 is planning to resume full services from 1 July, and will fly to several Spanish and Italian destinations, before opening up to Greece and Croatia later in the year." Show more

news.yahoo.com/first-spanish-beaches-reopen-lockdo…

"As the summer heat arrives, beaches on the Atlantic Ocean coast and in much of Andalusia, as well as on the Balearic and Canary Islands, are open for swimming, subject to safety measures.

The health ministry recommends limiting the number of...news.yahoo.com/first-spanish-beaches-reopen-lockdo…

"As the summer heat arrives, beaches on the Atlantic Ocean coast and in much of Andalusia, as well as on the Balearic and Canary Islands, are open for swimming, subject to safety measures.

The health ministry recommends limiting the number of visitors to the beaches, creating boundaries and spacing umbrellas four metres apart.

Only locals will benefit for the time being. Travel between regions is still forbidden and foreigners arriving in Spain must quarantine for 14 days." Show more